Dawson Creek,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Archaeology in Fort St. John Canada | Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College
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Fort St. John Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,940
(c. USD8,563.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Archaeology Diploma program at Northern Lights College delivers specialized academic training and hands-on fieldwork skills focused on archaeological sampling methods. With increasing land disturbances from oil and gas operations and other development projects, archaeology professionals are in high demand. Graduates can pursue careers with various archaeological consulting firms, environmental agencies, and government departments.
This diploma program is perfect for students seeking entry-level roles that primarily involve physically challenging fieldwork in remote locations. Career responsibilities may include conducting surveys, performing excavations, processing artifacts, analyzing findings, and compiling reports.
By using this diploma as a foundation for further education, students can qualify for advanced roles. Combining an Anthropology or Archaeology degree with practical field experience opens doors to positions like Field Director or Senior Archaeologist.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College, or
For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability.
International students and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language must show that they have met the NLC English requirement for baccalaureate-level programs specified above by demonstrating one of the following: · An IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 6.0. Students with a writing band of 6.0 are required to complete English 099 with a "B" grade or higher in their initial semester. Alternatively, NLC will accept a TOEFL iBT of 78, Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL) 60 overall band, Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 8 in each section, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 57, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76, Cambridge-Michigan Language Assessment (CaMLA) 69 plus NLC's Writing Assessment.
Math Requirement: One of the following with a "C" grade or higher: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Math 040, or equivalent.
Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
Science Requirement: One of the following with a 'C' grade or higher: Biology 11 or Biology 040; or Biology 12 or Biology 050 or Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 040; or Geography 11; or Geology 11, or Physics 11 or Physics 040; or successful completion of the BEAHR program or equivalency.
Tuition
CAD
11,940