Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) 1 year

Undertake an Honours year in Archaeology

Unearth your path to archaeological research.

Take your knowledge of ancient worlds to new depths with an Honours year in Archaeology. Flinders University hosts one of Australia’s leading centres for the study of archaeology. In an Honours year, you will have the opportunity to work with experts on an independent research project and thesis. Your research could uncover new discoveries and enhance understanding of the world both past and present.

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Why undertake an Honours year in Archaeology at Flinders

Focus on independent research in a specialisation of your choice
Work with renowned archeologists and experts
Develop research and laboratory skills with hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities
Establish links with research students and archaeology scholars
Prepare to continue toward a research higher degree or doctorate

Your career

An Honours degree is a direct pathway into a research-focused career and is the next step towards a higher degree by research such as a doctorate. During an Honours year, specialise in an area of your choice including human evolution, ancient studies, cultural heritage management, maritime, historical or Indigenous archaeology. An Honours degree offers point of difference in competitive workplace markets.

Potential occupations include:

archaeologist
academic and higher education professional
research assistant
heritage manager
environmental consultant
heritage consultant.

Potential employers include:

government
universities
heritage consulting.

Your path toward a higher degree by research

Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.

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What you will study

Increase your theoretical knowledge, research skills and applied experience in archaeology through an Honours year. An Honours year comprises a thesis, archaeology in practice practical experience and advanced research communications subjects.

You can specialise in a topic of your choice including:

Human evolution
Ancient studies
Indigenous archaeology
Maritime and underwater archaeology
Cultural heritage management.

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There are a range of opportunities for Honours students to work with our scholars on existing research projects. There are also bursaries available.

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Entry requirements

Entry into one-year Honours is highly competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.00 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.

Whether you’re invited to apply, or want to apply, you will need to contact the Honours coordinator in your discipline to discuss your project and arrange for supervision.

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Hear from our students

Marc Fairhead
Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) '21

“The amount of time that I got to spend in the community, particularly in the aboriginal communities, was pretty special. I got to volunteer on various projects and got to slow down and just take in the broader society we live in. I worked with Community on Adnyamathanha, Jawoyn, Kuuku I’yu and Ngadjuri Country as well as the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation on various joint cultural heritage projects.

Coming from overseas, I chose Flinders because I wanted to specialise in Archaeology. Flinders is the only university that has a dedicated degree and not just a major in an arts degree."

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When to apply

Applications for 2025 are now open.

How to apply

Submit your application directly to Flinders University through the online application system.

If you have never studied at or made an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application for admission to a 1-year Honours course using the eApplication portal. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.

If you have studied at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application for admission to a one-year Honours course via the Student System. You can apply for admission by selecting the My Applications tab at the top of the page, and searching for your course.

If you studied at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application for admission via the Student System as advised above.