ObjectivesThe course aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology and archaeological field practice. It aims to increase the theoretical knowledge, research skills and applied skills required to develop appropriate depth of understanding of issues in a number of related specialisations in archaeology. The course draws on both theoretical and practical material and provides the opportunity for students to apply both the principles and the practical skills developed during the course. Learning outcomes Upon graduating successfully, students will be equipped to: * enter the workforce as skilled and knowledgeable professional archaeologists; * understand the requirements of undertaking archaeological fieldwork and employ a wide range of fieldwork methods and techniques in archaeological research; * understand major issues in Australian archaeology, conservation and archaeological field methods and practice and be able to apply this knowledge to practical situations; * undertake their work as professional archaeologists in an ethical manner.
Entry requirementsApplicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology or a related discipline from an approved tertiary institution. Under exceptional circumstances and subject to specific conditions, the Faculty Board may admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Academic titleGraduate Certificate in Archaeology
Course descriptionThe Graduate Certificate in Archaeology is an 18-unit program offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology. The course is offered on a fee-paying basis and may be taken over two semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time.
The Graduate Certificate in Archaeology articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and the 72-unit Master of Archaeology
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Archaeology a student must complete 18 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
12-18 units from:
ARCH8101
Maritime Archaeology in Australia
6
ARCH8102
Coastal and Underwater Archaeology
6
ARCH8103
Underwater Archaeology Field School
6
ARCH8301
The Museum
6
ARCH8302
Historical Archaeology of Australia
6
ARCH8303
Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management
6
ARCH8304
Historical Archaeological Field School
6
ARCH8305
Archaeological Field Methods
6
ARCH8306
Indigenous Australian Archaeology Field School
6
ARCH8307
Introductory Archaeological Geophysics
6
ARCH8308
Human Osteology
6
ARCH8501
Ethnoarchaeology in Aboriginal Australia
6
ARCH8502
Australian Rock Art Field School
6
ARCH8503
Advanced Rock Art Field School
6
ARCH8504
The Archaeology of Art
6
ARCH8505
Issues in Australian Rock Art
6
ARCH8507
Directed Study in Rock Art
6
ARCH8509
Indigenous Australian Archaeology
6
ARCH8511
Directed Study in Archaeology
6
ARCH8516
Advanced Archaeology Field School
6
ARCH8517
The Archaeology of Australian Stone Artefacts
6
Up to 6 units may be taken from the following topics:
CUTU8101
Essentials of Festival and Event Design and Management