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Bachelor of Archaeological Practice
The Australian National University
- Canberra, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year vocational archaeology degree centred on field and technical skills.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge related to Archaeological Practice. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Three years covering archaeological techniques
- resources and skills
- fieldwork and post-fieldwork techniques
- theory and research
- GIS and geomatics
- heritage
- and archaeological project management and fieldwork.
Career outcomes
- Professional archaeology
- commercial archaeological organisations undertaking developer-funded excavation and survey
Curriculum
- Three years covering archaeological techniques
- resources and skills
- fieldwork and post-fieldwork techniques
- theory and research
- GIS and geomatics
- heritage
- and archaeological project management and fieldwork. The final year ends with an extended project or a short industry placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Complete an accepted senior secondary qualification
- meet the ANU selection rank and any program-specific prerequisites
- satisfy English language requirements.
Accepted academic background
Accepted senior secondary qualification or international equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19
- PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- English-language evidence where required
- Passport/identity documentation
- Program-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the exact ANU program requirements
- prepare academic and English-language documents
- submit the international application through the ANU/UAC route shown on the official program page. HDR applicants should first identify a supervisor and follow college-specific pre-application requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,121 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Acton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,121 AUD per year. The application fee is $150 AUD. The deposit is $20,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $36,000 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19, PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements.