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Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology

Why study the Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology at UNE?

Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology study involves breadth, depth and complexity covering Archaeological planning and initiation of various approaches to Indigenous archaeological skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, together with its evaluation and co-ordination in Cultural Heritage Management. Diploma holders will be capable of self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. A diploma student will participate in the development of strategic initiatives and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. Participation in teams both in routine work and undertaking planning and evaluation tasks is expected. Group or team coordination may be involved.

Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only

Career Opportunities

Graduates can be found working in a wide range of departments and services: within universities; in local, state and federal government and non-government agencies; and in private industry as heritage specialists.

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DURATION

1 Year Full-time
Up to 4 years Part-time

FEES

CSP (quotas apply)
International

2013 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus

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All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

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CRICOS Code:
Official Abbreviation DipIndiArch
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • Up to 4 years Part-time
Fees CSP (quotas apply) / International
Total Credit Points 48
How to apply

All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

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Intensive Schools

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing

A candidate may be granted advanced standing for units passed at this or another institution which has a reasonable degree of correspondence to units listed at UNE with not more than 12 credit points of advanced standing may be granted under UNE rules.

General rule shall apply to advanced standing towards the Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology.
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White (BCC 1)
Further Information

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These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology in 2013.

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
Not more than 12 credit points of advanced standing may be granted under this Policy.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidates must pass units to the value of 48 credit points. Unless otherwise permitted by the course coordinator, the program shall include not more than 18 credit points at 100-level and at least 12 credit points at 300-level.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure Credit Points
Core Units 30 cps
Listed Units 18 cps
Total 48 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.

Course Aims

To provide students with the practical knowledge, understanding and skills so they can manage the conservation of the archaeological traces of the Indigenous past, either through conservation or provision of a permanent record of destroyed cultural heritage.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate familiarity with the basic concepts which underpin archaeology (such as stratigraphy and stratigraphic context, temporality and landscape and concepts of social change);
  2. demonstrate familiarity with the diverse sources of evidence used by archaeologists (including excavated, documentary and oral history, representational, observational, artefactual, environmental and other scientific evidence);
  3. understand the ethical and legal frameworks for research and professional practice in archaeology;
  4. appreciate the cultural values and sensitivities of archaeological materials for different cultural groups;
  5. discover and recognise the significance of material remains and landscapes in accordance with the principles embodied in the International Council on Monuments and Sites charters, relevant legislation, and the ethical codes of Australian and international archaeological associations; and
  6. communicate effectively with different audiences and stakeholders using written, oral and visual presentations, including the ability to prepare plain English reports for non-specialists.
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will gain an overall knowledge of the basics of Indigenous archaeology, and be able to produce logical and structured arguments supported by relevant evidence.
Communication Skills
Through a variety of assessment methods, written, oral and visual communication skills will be taught, assessed and practised.
Global Perspectives
By studying Indigenous archaeology and its context elsewhere in the World, this attribute will be taught, assessed and practised.
Information Literacy
Critical and effective use of information retrieval skills, using paper-based and electronic resources in relevant languages, will be taught, assessed and practised.
Life-Long Learning
By demonstrating responsiveness to the changing theoretical, methodological, ethical and social contexts of Indigenous archaeology, this attribute will be taught and assessed.
Problem Solving
Understanding and applying appropriate scholarly, theoretical and scientific principles and concepts to solving archaeological problems will be taught, assessed and practised.
Social Responsibility
Through critical appraisal of their own and other's arguments and opinions in all aspects of professional practice, this attribute will be taught and assessed.
Team Work
Through collaborating effectively in teams in the field in the laboratory and on-line, this attribute will be taught, assessed and practised.
 

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