Bachelor of Arts majoring in Archaeology and Classical Studies

Are you interested in the birth of European civilisation? Fascinated by Greek mythology, like Poseidon and Aphrodite? Intrigued by Egyptian tombs and hieroglyphics? Our Bachelor of Arts is flexible and future-focused, preparing you for career success. In the Archaeology and Classical Studies major, you’ll encounter millennia of human resilience, struggle and triumph. Study the Classical world – from Homer to the fall of the Roman Empire, exploring pivotal discoveries and questions in archaeology. Trace the rise and fall of leaders like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra. Investigate the central myths connecting ancient Greeks and Egyptians and their influence in the modern world. Discover the treasures of our Classics Museum collections. Our curriculum is designed in line with the Australian Archaeology Skills Passport, so everything you learn will be industry-informed and relevant to the field. Build practical skills in archaeological fieldwork, from surveying to sophisticated remote sensing and GIS. Conduct materials analyses in the lab and get familiar with the digital tools of the trade. Graduate with practical, in demand skills, ready for employment in heritage industries, mining, archaeology, government, museums and more.