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Qualification:

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body:

University Of New South Wales

Cost:

AUS $20,400 a year

Duration:

3 Year(s)

Study mode:

Full time

Course description:

This program is a gateway to the past. Archaeology uses the results of empirical research to study the material culture from the evolution of human beings through contemporary post-industrial industrial societies. The minor employs and integrates allied disciplines through the theories, methods and practices of archaeology, affirming that archaeology constitutes a nexus of disciplines employed to understand the human past in all its scope and diversity. The minor is relentlessly multidisciplinary. It incorporates courses from biological and sociocultural anthropology, history, history and philosophy of science and the natural sciences. Although it respects the methodological approaches of individual disciplines and the advances they have yielded, it will require students to employ multiple disciplines in their exploration of the changing human condition. In the process it prepares and encourages students to actively participate in the practice of archaeology. Students taking a minor in Archaeology will follow a progressive and multidisciplinary course of study, taking classes in archaeological theories, methods and practices, plus courses in at least one of the following three disciplines: Physical or biological anthropology, Social or cultural anthropology and an allied natural or social science such as biological science, environmental science, geoscience, history, as well as history and philosophy of science.

Entry requirements:

Students must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. Students from China and Pakistan should have completed an accredited or an equivalent bachelor degree. African and Singaporean students should have undertaken a minimum of two GCE "A" level subjects at one sitting, while those from Malaysia must have a minimum of two academic STPM "principal" level subjects at one sitting. Students from USA must have undertaken SATs (Math and Verbal) or ACTs, and provide proof of graduation from High School. They must also satisfy the English language requirement as follows: IELTS an overall minimum score of 6.5 is required, together with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking and writing or a TOEFL score (paper-based test) of at least 577, with a minimum score of 4.5 in the TWE, a TOEFL score (computer-based test) of at least 233, with a minimum score of 5.0 in the essay component, or a TOEFL score (internet test) of at least 90, with a minimum score of 24 in Writing or CULT an overall minimum score of 70 is required, with a minimum score of 17.0 in each of the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Application details:

Students currently completing an Australian Year 12 (either in Australia or offshore) or NZ NCEA Level 3 qualification or the International Baccalaureate in Australia must apply through Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Students from other countries should complete the application form and attach certified copies of original documents, including academic transcripts from high school and any post-secondary study as well as original copies of English language test results. An application fee of AUD $100 applies to each paper application form and is payable by credit card, bank cheque or bank draft made out to The University of New South Wales. Applications should be sent to the following address: The Direct Admissions Office, UNSW Sydney 2052 Australia. Students can also apply online.

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