Archaeology
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.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
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
"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:
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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
- Archaeotourism Professional
- Archivist
- Cultural Resource Manager
- First Nations Liaison Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Heritage Management Consultant
- Laboratory Supervisor
- Museum Curator
- Teacher
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
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
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified below)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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