Archaeology (Co-op Available)
Join one of the largest and most esteemed Archaeology programs in Canada to illuminate the human past and develop transferable skills that can be used in virtually any corner of the world and in many job sectors. With the unique option to pursue either a B.A. or B.Sc. degree in Archaeology, Trent gives you the flexibility to expand your academic experience through intensive lab courses and handson field work. Learning field methods and lab techniques, you will unearth your own discoveries, examining evidence and conducting research alongside award-winning instructors and researchers.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education and earn an M.A. or M.Sc. in Anthropology just 12-16 months after graduating with your Honours B.A. or B.Sc.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
- B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
- B.Sc. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience as you complete three full-time work terms throughout the four-year co-op stream, working in fields such as municipal arts and culture, community heritage, tourism, environmental planning, education, evaluation and research
- Conduct your own independent research project studying regions such as the Arctic, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa
- Gain first-hand experience in specialized on-campus labs for bioarchaeology, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), archaeozoology, and lithic and ceramic analysis
- Work alongside award-winning instructors and researchers, including the Canada Research Chair in Archaeological Science
- Take part in a field study in Ontario, Belize, or Greece and spend your summer excavating and analyzing the remains of ancient civilizations
"The Archaeology program at Trent is a really tight-knit community which is great for learning.The professors are really friendly and approachable."
Career Paths:
Featured
Archaeology Museum Curators & Conservators
Conservators restore and conserve artifacts belonging to museums, galleries and owners of cultural property. Curators recommend the acquisition of museum artifacts and gallery works of art and research their artistic history. Conservators and curators are employed in museums, art galleries and universities. Conservators may be self-employed.
Career Opportunities
- Archaeological Field Technician
- Archaeologist
- Achaeotourism Professional
- Archivist
- Cultural Resource Manager
- First Nations Liaison Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Heritage Management Consultant
- Laboratory Supervisor
- Museum Curator
- Teacher
Popular Courses:
- Accessing the Past
- Archaeology of Natural Disasters
- Human Osteology
- Egyptian Archaeology
- Environmental Archaeology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Human-Animal Interactions
- Mortuary Archaeology
- Palaeopathology
- The Trojan War
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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