Program Overview
The Biological Anthropology (Advanced) 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 (Advanced) 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 37,104 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,840 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Anthropology (Advanced) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Medical Anthropology
- Anthropology of Environmental Disasters
- Animals, Plants & People
- Analytical Methods for Anthropology and Archaeology
- Archaeology of Death and Mortuary Practices
- Primate Behavioural Ecology Field School in Cambodia
- Nutrition, Disease and the Human Environment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
By transfer from the Master of Biological Anthropology, with a weighted average mark of at least 70% in the first 72 units of course work attempted as well as the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
If the total number of units attempted exceeds 72 in the same teaching period in which the 72nd unit is attempted, exactly 72 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks.
Students will be awarded up to 72 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 37,104 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,840 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 37,104 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,840 (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
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months