Program Overview
The Archaeological Science (Advanced) at Australian National University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Archaeological Science (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 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeological Science (Advanced) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Australian Archaeology
- Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders
- The History of Archaeology: Discovering the Past
- Cultural Landscapes and Environmental Change
- Post-Roman Archaeology of Britain: Arthur and the Anglo Saxons
- Introduction to Environmental Archaeology
- The Archaeology of South East Asia
- Britons and Romans: The Archaeology of the Western Roman Empire
- Animals, Plants & People
- Research Design and Analysis in Archaeology
- Archaeology of Death and Mortuary Practices
- Human Evolution
- Scientific Dating in Archaeology and Palaeoenvironmental Studies
- Ancient Health & Disease
- Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
- Human Skeletal Analysis
- Analysis of Mammalian Remains
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Palaeoclimatology and Climate Change
- The Blue Planet: an introduction to Earth system science
- Palaeo-Environmental Reconstruction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- By transfer from Master of Archaeological Science with a minimum GPA of 6/7\xc2\xa0as well as the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
- Students will be awarded up to 72 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0English Language Admission Requirements for Students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (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