Bachelor of Science - Archaeology Oxford International Education Group - The University of Notre Dame - Fremantle Campus, Australia

If you want to make a career in the field of science, this degree is a perfect choice. You will study core interdisciplinary Science courses, including experimental design, maths, biology, chemistry, and ecology. These courses provide the basis for strong skills in scientific investigation, including data collection and analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication and ensure versatile graduates. These skills are highly sought after by employers and applicable to many workplaces both within and outside the field of Science.

Building on these core Science courses, you will deepen your study of Science by selecting a Science Stream that matches your interests: Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science, or Multidisciplinary Science. Each Stream ensures in-depth knowledge and skill development through practical hands-on experience in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field.

Major: Archaeology

If you have dreamed of exploring lost worlds and forgotten civilisations, The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Science with a Major in Archaeology is the ideal option. Archaeology is a dynamic worldwide discipline that draws on both the sciences and the humanities to interpret the physical evidence left by humans and their ancestors around the planet. Practitioners use information from geography, history, mathematics, biology, anthropology, chemistry and sociology to process evidence at sites to form the best interpretation of past human behaviour. Understanding past human behaviour informs our view of modern society and its challenges. Get started on your learning journey today.

Why study this major?
If you have dreamed of exploring lost worlds and forgotten civilisations, a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Archaeology is the ideal option. This Major provides the theory and practical skills needed by today’s archaeologists, such as field research methods, to interpret past human behaviour.

Areas of study include historical, Aboriginal and maritime archaeology, with a strong Western Australian and Australian focus.  In addition to these Archaeology courses, you will also be required to complete a Directed Science Research project which provides the opportunity for you to specialise in a particular area of interest and develop additional fieldwork and problem-solving skills.