Information
Overview
- Journey on a deeper exploration of archaeology, including specialised courses and a broader range of topics within this extended major. Practice key methods of ethnography, and gain the opportunity to experience hands-on and applied work in museum and heritage studies.
- Delve into a comprehensive focus on topics such as cultural diversity and develop analytical skills to understand similarities and differences within and between human societies.
- This major is underpinned by studies in anthropology which help you develop skills in cultural analysis, critical thinking, and communication to examine critical questions about some of society’s most pressing issues, and equips you to effectively tackle new community-driven approaches to heritage and archaeology.
Career outcomes
Graduating with an extended archaeology major equips you with advanced knowledge and skills, broadening your career opportunities in archaeology and related fields. You may pursue roles as professional archaeological consultants, museum curators, educators, or work in conservation and heritage management.
Potential employers include:
- archaeological and heritage management consulting firms
- museums
- university archaeological departments
- Indigenous land councils
- heritage agencies
- local government, and
- resource exploration companies.
An absolute privilege
Being able to come here and unearth these things, and be the first person to see some of these items in almost a hundred years, has been an absolute privilege.
Victoria - Anthropology
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this major.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this major
Bachelor of Arts
Future-proof your career and develop expertise with a flexible and transferable qualification. Personalise your studies with over 30 majors and minors, gain practical experience through work-based courses, and even study abroad to enrich your personal development and career opportunities.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
Combine business with specialised study areas like journalism or social justice. Customise your degree, gain industry experience, and graduate career-ready with two qualifications—saving time and boosting your employability with versatile skills and professional connections
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Explore a dynamic double degree that blends science with arts to broaden your career horizons. Tailor your studies to your interests and graduate with versatile, in-demand skills for roles in education, research, policy, communication, and beyond.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Combine your passion for the arts with legal expertise in a dynamic double degree. Graduate faster, explore diverse majors and legal fields, and gain a competitive edge for a wide range of careers —with two qualifications
Find out more
Connect with us - start a conversation, whenever suits you.
Available 5 days a week
Freecall
1800 007 525
Email us at study@unisq.edu.au