Study Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced) at The Australian National University in Australia, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced) is a highly-regarded qualification taught by leading academics with development work experience in the field. The Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced) has a number of themes to guide your course choices according to your passions: conflict, development, environment, gender, health, humanitarian, and indigenous. The Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced) can be completed on campus or online. Student visa holders (subclass 500) cannot study more than one-third of this program online.Employment OpportunitiesThe Master of Applied Anthropology and Development will advance your career in development, policy, and program management in bilateral, mulitlateral and non-government organisations or as an independent consultant.

Which department am I in?

ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

CRICOS

108305H

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$54,540.00 (US$ 35,943) per year

Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$54,540.00 (US$ 35,943) per year

Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must present one of the following:

A cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6/7, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5/7, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

English Language Requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.