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(last modified 4/09/2009 2:59 PM)
Archaeologist at Glenrowan dig
What is involved in being an archaeologist? In Victoria, most archaeologists work in three areas. - Academic - teaching and research programs, excavation projects and the publication of reports and articles.
- Consultancy - employed to identify and record previously unidentified places, excavate archaeological sites, undertake artefact analysis, prepare reports, and make site management recommendations for sites/objects threatened by development
Opportunities exist for archaeologists to work on overseas projects, which are usually organised through universities. There is also the potential to work for overseas consultancies and government agencies.
Often a degree in archaeology is a useful research degree for other professions including editors, journalists, writers and historians. Other specialists such as surveyors, photographers, illustrators and architects are also sometimes employed on archaeology sites.
Universities There are several universities in Victoria providing archaeology degree programs. Most universities have a specific focus on a particular area of archaeological research, such as Indigenous, Asian, Classical, Egyptian, Historic, or Prehistoric archaeology. Maritime archaeology is another specialist field, which is offered by a number of different universities. Professional bodies
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