B.Sc. (Honours) in Archaeology

Canada

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What will I learn?

Uncovering the ancient past can be a fulfilling pathway to your future. Study archaeology in one of the most diverse programs in Canada. Your studies will focus on the material history of human culture, studying artifacts, architecture, and ancient environments, and build confidence in presenting your findings. You’ll learn the field methods and lab techniques used to examine physical evidence, as well as theories archaeologists use to understand the ancient cultures and past civilizations of the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the pre- Classical and Classical Mediterranean world.

Resume Boosters:

  • Perform hands-on research (even during your undergrad degree!) in specialized on-campus labs for bioarchaeology, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), archaeozoology, and lithic and ceramic analysis
  • Immerse yourself in the global community and engage with professors conducting ongoing research in the Arctic, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa
  • Spend a summer unearthing the past as you excavate and seek to understand the remains of ancient civilizations through our summer field study experiences in Ontario, Belize, and Greece
  • Master the latest techniques of chemical analysis to better understand how humans interacted with past environments through the Trent Environmental Archaeology Laboratory

Popular Courses:

  • Archaeology I: Accessing the Past
  • Archaeology of Natural Disasters
  • Human Osteology
  • Egyptian Archaeology
  • Environmental Archaeology
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Human-Animal Interactions
  • Mortuary Archaeology
  • Palaeopathology
  • The Trojan War

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Archaeological Field Technician
  • Archaeologist
  • Archaeotourism Professional
  • Archivist
  • Cultural Resource Manager
  • First Nations Liaison Officer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Heritage Management Consultant
  • Laboratory Supervisor
  • Museum Curator
  • Teacher

Which department am I in?

Trent University

Study options

Full Time (20 credits typically completed over four years)

Tuition fees
CAD$28,286.00 (17,30,772) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

Trent University

1600 West Bank Drive,

PETERBOROUGH,

Ontario (ON),

K9L 0G2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
A minimum of six Grade 124U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites

Program Requirements:

A minimum 70% overall final average
ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

English Language Proficiency Tests:

  • TOEFL: minimum score of 86 IBT with a minimum writing score of 20 OR 580 PBT with a minimum TWE score of 4.5.
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
  • CAEL: minimum score of 60
  • Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English): 176, with no sub-score below 169
  • Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 59

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Trent University

With a focus on interactive learning, Trent University has been ranked the best undergraduate university in Ontario for ten years running.

  • #1 university in Canada for scholarships and bursaries
  • 96% of graduates employed within two years
  • International students from 79 countries
  • State-of-the-art campuses close to nature and cities