Program Overview
The Biological Anthropology at Australian National University is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biological Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Evolution
- Human Skeletal Analysis
- Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology
- Data Analysis and Methods in Biological Anthropology
- Medicine, Healing and the Body
- Anthropology of Environmental Disasters
- Introduction to Environmental Archaeology
- Animals, Plants & People
- Archaeology of Death and Mortuary Practices
- Primate Behavioural Ecology Field School in Cambodia
- Nutrition, Disease and the Environment
- Culture, Biology & Population Dynamics
- Evolution and Human Behaviour
- Scientific Dating in Archaeology and Palaeoenvironmental Studies
- Ancient Health & Disease
- Primate Evolutionary Biology
- Primate Ecology and Behaviour
- Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
- Analysis of Mammalian Remains
- Ancient Medicine
- Primate Conservation Biology
- Stable Isotopes in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology
- Ancient Behaviour: Advanced Topics in Bioarchaeology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7.
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0English Language Admission Requirements for Students
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (1 semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (1 year) of credit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months