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Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development

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Tuition AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Canberra, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development at Australian National University is a MA 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 Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Canberra, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Social Analysis & Community Politics
  2. Social Impact Assessment: Theory and Methods
  3. Key Concepts in Anthropology of Development
  4. Development in Practice
  5. Critical Issues in Gender and Development
  6. Inequality and Development
  7. Vietnam Field School
  8. Culture and Development
  9. Indonesia Field School : Contemporary Change in Indonesia
  10. Key Concepts in Anthropology of Development
  11. Development in Practice
  12. MAAPD Internship
  13. Critically Assessing Contemporary Development Practice
  14. Law, Order and Conflict in the Pacific
  15. Critical Issues in Gender and Development
  16. Migration, Refugees and Development
  17. Land Rights and Resource Development
  18. Issues in the Design and Evaluation of Development Projects and Programs

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-02-20
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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