Comments about Graduate Diploma in Archaeology - On Campus - Bedford Park - South Australia
-
Objectives
The 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 requirements
Applicants 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 title
Graduate Diploma in Archaeology
-
Course description
The Graduate Diploma in Archaeology is a 36-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 Diploma in Archaeology articulates with the 18-unit Graduate Certificate in Archaeology and the 72-unit Master of Archaeology.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Archaeology a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
24-36 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
ARCH8513
Cultural Heritage Practicum, OR
3
ARCH8513A
Cultural Heritage Practicum
6
ARCH8516
Advanced Archaeology Field School
6
ARCH8517
The Archaeology of Australian Stone Artefacts
6
Up to 12 units may be taken from the following topics:
BIOD8005
Advanced Vertebrate Palaeontology
6
GEOG8008
Geographic Information Systems
6
CUTU8101
Essentials of Festival and Event Design and Management
6
CUTU8507
Sense of Place
6
ENVS8001
Managing Environments
6
ENVS8004
Australian Environmental Change
6
ENVS9001
Urban Environmental Management
6
HIST8002
Heritage and Community History
6
LEGL8101
Cultural Heritage and the Law
6
LEGL8106
Risks: Identification and Management
3
PROF8000
Professional Writing for Team Projects
3
PROF8001
Grants and Sponsorship Proposals
3
PROF8003
Contemporary Case Study
3
PROF8005
Project Management Essentials
3
PROF8007
Project Management - Budgets
3
PROF8008
Preparing Professional Presentations
3
PROF8009
Project Marketing Principles
3
TOUR8201
Essentials of Interpretation
6
TOUR8202
Interpretation Practice
6
TOUR8203
Applied Interpretation
6
TOUR8501
Heritage and Tourism Essentials
6
TOUR8504
Museums and Audiences
6
