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 about past human behaviour. Understanding past human behaviour informs our view of modern society and its challenges. If you have dreamed of exploring lost worlds and forgotten civilisations, a Bachelor of Arts 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 and techniques in interpreting past human behaviour. Areas of study include historical, Aboriginal and maritime archaeology, with a strong Western Australian and Australian focus. Work Integrated Learning: When you study the Archaeology Major, you will have the opportunity to complete a hands-on internship of approximately 90 hours that will allow you to put the theory into practice in a workplace environment. The Bachelor of Arts degree has the flexibility to allow you to study a Second Major in another discipline all together such as Journalism, Film & Screen Production, Environmental Science and Social Justice. If you’re more Science orientated, Archaeology can also be studied as a Major in a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Behavioural Science or as a Second Major in a Bachelor of Communications & Media. Graduates find employment in a range of areas such as heritage advisors for mining companies and government departments. Positions for Archaeologists exist in the Western Australia Museum and Maritime Museum, while the State Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Federal National Native Title Tribunal recruits those with skills in archaeology for roles determining Native Title claims. Career opportunities The following careers are open to graduates of this program: Heritage consultant Museum curator Researcher for Western Australian departments such as the Heritage Council of Western Australia and Department of Environment & Conservation