In the laboratory artefacts need to be identified, measured, drawn, classified, and perhaps examined under microscopes. Computer facilities may be used to help store and process the mass of data recorded. Library work on historical information or comparable modern societies, as well as on related sites and objects is equally important. In carrying out research archaeologists seldom work alone. Excavation is a team effort.
Students can elect to take an honours course in archaeology.
This normally depends on achieving a good grade in the two half units Archaeology 1 A and 1 C, and involves additional subjects in second and third years. A fourth or honours year in the subject involves both course work and writing a research thesis. There are no quotas nor pre-requisites for 1st year archaeology subjects. Enrolment is available to all students who satisfy the requirements for University entrance. The broad scope of archaeological research means that many secondary school subjects will have some relevance to archaeology.