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If you’re looking to quickly develop specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice, La Trobe’s Graduate Diploma of Archaeology will give you solid foundations for a career in archaeology and heritage management. You’ll acquire comprehensive knowledge of Australian and Indigenous Australian archaeology, and you’ll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe’s … For more content click the Read more button below. You’ll get hands-on experience as you choose from a wide range of subjects, including specialist studies such as heritage planning, community consultation, field techniques and more. As part of your studies, you could also record and analyse archaeological artefacts, learn to identify materials, and catalogue and manage artefacts. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Archaeology, you may be eligible for advanced standing for eight subjects in the Master of Archaeology, should you choose to continue your studies. You'll learn:Indigenous and historic archaeologyDelve into Indigenous Australian and historic archaeology. Examine past practice and contemporary advances and findings.Cultural heritage managementLearn to navigate and guide others in the ethical and regulatory requirements of managing sites and objects of cultural importance.Archaeological field methodsBuild the practical skills and knowledge you need to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Australia and overseas.

The Graduate Diploma of Archaeology is a 120-credit point course that consists of:• Successful completion of 60 credit points of disciplinary core subjects; and• Successful completion of 60 credit points of elective subjects chosen from an elective list.