ATS3544 Practical archaeology in the field
Faculty of Arts
ATS3544 Practical archaeology in the field is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3544
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3544
No unit lists ATS3544 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.
Prohibition: AIA2200, AIA3300, ATS2544
Overview
The unit provides you with a thorough grounding in archaeological field techniques. Field techniques include pre-fieldwork preparations and critical analysis of different approaches by archaeologists to find, record and excavate sites. Practical experience and tuition in each of these areas will be gained through 2 days of classes based at Clayton Campus plus 2.5 weeks of fieldwork in Victoria. On completion of the subject you will have first-hand appreciation of what it takes to excavate archaeological sites at a professional standard.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- EssayWritten40%
- ReflectionWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appreciate the broad range of conceptual and practical skills required to find, record and excavate archaeological sites;
- 2
Develop skills in community partnership research projects;
- 3
Develop skills to critically evaluate archaeological evidence and assemble multidisciplinary research teams.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. + Additional requirements + Field trip
Where it fits
ATS3544 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ashleigh Rogers
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ashleigh Rogers
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3544?
ATS3544 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3544 offered?
ATS3544 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS3544?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3544 have an exam?
No. ATS3544 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3544?
ATS3544 is part of Archaeology and ancient history; and Indigenous studies.