Master of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development
| Offered By | Faculty of Arts |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 48 units |
| Academic Contact | Dr. Patrick Kilby |
| Academic Plan | 7101XMAAPD |
| CRICOS Code | 036808G |
| UAC Code |
832084(MA App Anthro & Part Dev) 832087(MA App Anthro & Part Dev (DE)) 833084(MA App Anthro & Part Dev) 833087(MA App Anthro & Part Dev) 835084(Master of Applied Anthropology) 835087(Master of Applied Anthropology) 835091(Applied Anthropology&Part Dev) 835092(Applied Anthropology&Part Dev) 835089(Applied Anthropology&Part Dev) |
The Master of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (MAAPD) will provide an understanding of the principal ways in which critical social inquiry and participatory processes can be applied to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development activities.
Graduates of the Master of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (MAAPD) program will have the knowledge and skills to:
- gain an understanding of trends and changes in development theory and practice as they apply to local development processes;
- apply critical social inquiry and participatory processes to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development activities;
- undertake social assessments and integrate social perspectives and participatory practices with other forms of technical expertise in development work;
- advise on the development policy processes of NGOs, the private sector, government, and multilateral agencies to ensure the inclusion of local and community perspectives.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the problems of combining social perspectives and participatory practices with other forms of technical expertise in development work.
Who should do the MAAPD Program
The MAAPD program is designed for those who have developed an interest in the application of anthropology’s critical methods and styles to social issues in development. It is designed for people working in government, non-government organisations, or as independent consultants. On completion of the program MAAPD graduates will be better able to manage development projects, including undertaking social assessment and advising on their cultural and social impacts.
The MAAPD program is taught by anthropologists from specialist areas across the ANU. It draws on the regional and conceptual expertise that has contributed to the world-class reputation of ANU in anthropological studies.
In 2008 four specialisations are being offered in addition to the MAAPD program. They are in Gender and Development, Indigenous Policy, Conflict and Development, and Society and Environment. These share some of the core MAAPD courses in the context of a specialised program in these two areas.
MAAPD is currently available on-campus at either a full-time or part-time intensity — 2 semesters full time, 3 – 4 semesters part time. There are also short-course, modular, and distance-education delivery options available. Any of the courses offered can be taken as Non Award Courses.
The MAAPD is also available in the following specialisations: Gender and Development|7101SGENDV], Conflict and Development|7107SCONFL] and Indigenous Policy|7101SINDPL, and Society and Environment|7101SSOCENV.
For further information please visit the MAAPD website http://rspas.anu.edu.au/maapdPrerequisites
Applicants for direct entry to MAAPD should have obtained a Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary education institution, with at least six Credit level grades (60% or better) in courses other than first year courses.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
