The course provides training opportunities for students in Archaeological Science either as research training in laboratories, or as applied vocational placements. The minimum internship period is normally equivalent to 20-30 days of placement, but this may be completed flexibly or part-time. Course aims and outcomes are individually tailored to the student's training need and goals. This commonly provides the key training skills platform on which independent research projects or thesis topics can be subsequently developed. The course may be undertaken on campus, off campus in Australia, or overseas. In all cases the course is designed by the student in consultation with an academic adviser, and is subject to approval.
Students will only be permitted to travel upon completion of ANU required documentation, including, where required, the travel to a high risk destination form and the approval of all documentation by the relevant delegate. Disclaimer: Applicants are advised that due to circumstances beyond the University's control (for example, specific international security concerns and international health crises) it may not be possible for students to commence or complete this course as advertised.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- implement core skills and aspects in laboratory practice acquired during laboratory or field training;
- understand and implement specific scientific knowledge and approaches within professional archaeological working environments;
- integrate learned techniques in archaeological science into contemporary contextualised archaeological frameworks and translate the methods, results and outcomes into a format understandable in industrial and public contexts through a piece of writing; and
- understand and independently implement the scientific techniques learned during the internship period.
Work Integrated Learning
Placements
The internship program places a student within a professional workplace setting. The course provides students with a learning experience that is not available within the University. The course shows them how their archaeological skills can be practically used and and provides them with job-ready work experience.
Other Information
This course replaces the variable unit course ARCH8036.Indicative Assessment
- A detailed diary/log outlining the daily activities undertaken by the internee (2500 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay or report pertaining to the research and training undertaken by the student. This can include imagery archives, professional draft reports, laboratory analytical results and project reports, (5000 words) (60) [LO 1,2,3,4]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from a combination of workshops, attendance at internship placement and applied research and writing. The structure and delivery of contact hours is dependent on internship type.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Archaeology and Anthropology to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1170 | 01 Jan 2025 | 24 Jan 2025 | 24 Jan 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | In Person | N/A |
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2499 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | View |
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5182 | 01 Apr 2025 | 02 May 2025 | 02 May 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | In Person | N/A |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6176 | 01 Jul 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7499 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |
Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9167 | 01 Oct 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | In Person | N/A |