Master of Anthropology

The Master of Anthropology is designed for students who have a background in another field, who have developed an interest in Anthropology, but who may have little formal background in the subject. The aim of the qualification is to provide quality and coherent graduate education in Anthropology.

The program is suitable for those who seek academic preparation for a career in a professional area requiring a solid understanding of Anthropology, whether in cultural institutions, the public service, the academy, or elsewhere. It is available to qualified applicants from both Australia and overseas.

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Master of Applied Anthropology and Development

The Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (MAAAD) is a graduate program that provides an understanding of the principal ways in which critical social inquiry and participatory processes can be applied to the management of international development activities. Particular emphasis is placed on the problems of combining social perspectives and participatory practices with other forms of technical expertise in development work. The program is designed for people working in government, and non-government development agencies. On completion of the program MAAAD graduates will be better able to manage development projects, including undertaking social assessment and advising on their cultural and social impacts. The program also offers specializations in Gender and Development, Indigenous Policy, and Conflict and Development.

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Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science

The study of what it means to be human can finally be achieved only by exploring both the past and the present of humanity, where aspects of our biology, culture, society, evolution and behaviour are combined. As an archaeological and evolutionary science student at ANU, you'll receive in depth theoretical, field, and laboratory training covering the many ways in which humans have existed as part of past dynamic societies, and their variation in the modern world.

Our degrees attract professionals from all backgrounds that relate to the study of humanity, including: professional and academic archaeology, cultural and environmental research management, forensic science, materials science and ecotourism, human biology, psychology and ecology.

This program - not offered at any other Australian University – equips you with the theory and skills required to undertake a scientific study of the past and present of humanity using Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology perspectives. Students can tailor the program to their own training objectives, through hands-on experience with a variety of world-leading supervising specialists, materials, and fieldwork and laboratory resources. The Archaeological Science stream offers professionally-oriented training and the opportunity to focus on tailored independent research projects. By taking Biological Anthropology courses you will study humans and non-human primates as varied and dynamically changing biological organisms. You will explore primate evolution, ecology, behaviour and conservation; human evolution and behaviour; palaeopathology, bioarchaeology, and forensic archaeology/anthropology.

Our unique program can be tailored to suit your career path or research interests, offering you a choice of archaeological and evolutionary science specialisations.

These include:
Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
Environmental Archaeology and Climate Change
Human Evolution
Primate and Human Behaviour

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Master of Culture, Health and Medicine

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (CHAM) is a graduate program that provides a nuanced understanding of the nature of health, sickness, and healing in a local and global context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the problems of combining socio-cultural perspectives and medical practices with other forms of technical expertise in health related research and practice. The program is designed for health professionals, people working in government, and non-government development agencies and recent graduate students. On completion of the program CHAM graduates will be better able to contribute to research and practice in diverse health related areas. The program also offers specializations in Global Health and Development, Health Policy and Ethics, Health and Gender, Health and Environment and Health and Indigenous Australia.

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Research programs

The school offers graduate research programs at Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and doctorate (PhD) levels. These research-only degrees enable students to undertake an in-depth research project at post-graduate level under the close supervision of academic staff. The MPhil and PhD take two and four years respectively.