Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	Prof Nicolas Peterson
Academic Plan	7116XMANTH
CRICOS Code	050087G
UAC Code	832003(Master of Anthropology) 833003(Master of Anthropology) 835003(Master of Anthropology)
Areas of Interest	Anthropology

The Master of Anthropology is designed for students who have a background in another field, who have developed an interest in Anthropology, but who may have little formal background in the subject. The aim of the qualification is to provide quality and coherent graduate education in Anthropology.

The program is suitable for those who seek academic preparation for a career in a professional area requiring a solid understanding of Anthropology, whether in cultural institutions, the public service, the academy, or elsewhere. It is available to qualified applicants from both Australia and overseas.

After  completing the coursework satisfactorily students may proceed to a 24 unit thesis and graduate with an MAnth (Research).

The core of the program is a 48-unit (2-semester or part-time equivalent) set of courses covering key topics in  anthropology for the degree of MAnth.  Extra preparatory coursework in the form of the Graduate Certificate (24 units) precedes this core, for those not eligible to enter the MAnth directly

Admission Requirements

Applicants for direct entry to the Master of Anthropology program should have obtained a three year Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate field (e.g. sociology, development studies) from an approved tertiary education institution. OR a three year Bachelor degree without Honours supplemented by at least one further year of tertiary study or relevant professional experience OR equivalent background obtained overseas.

Prerequisites

Applicants for direct entry to Master of Anthropology should have obtained a Bachelor degree with at least second-class, division A, Honours, or its equivalent, from an approved tertiary education institution. In cases where applicants have not undertaken an honours degree, ‘equivalence’ may be met by:

• A very good 4 year bachelor degree
• A very good graduate diploma
• A very good 3 year bachelor degree and substantial relevant experience demonstrating capacity for analysis and research.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.