Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced)
Explore planetary-scale challenges through anthropology’s unique ethnographic lens at Australia’s leading research university.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in anthropology, social sciences, or related fields who are passionate about addressing global challenges through ethnographic and interdisciplinary research.
Overview
This advanced master’s programme at The Australian National University (ANU) offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing complex, interconnected threats to social, ecological, and political systems. Rooted in anthropology’s ethnographic methods, it combines biological and cultural perspectives to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and societal resilience. Students engage with real-world problems through fieldwork, critical analysis, and collaborative research, preparing them for careers in academia, policy, or international development. The programme is designed for graduates seeking to bridge humanities and social sciences with urgent planetary-scale issues. ANU’s world-class faculty and Canberra’s policy-focused environment provide an ideal setting for innovative, people-centred research.
What you'll do
- Conduct ethnographic fieldwork to investigate social, ecological, and cultural dimensions of planetary-scale challenges.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research combining biological and cultural perspectives to address complex global issues.
- Develop critical analyses of overlapping threats to social, ecological, political, economic, and health systems.
- Collaborate with faculty and peers to produce research that informs policy and practice.
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and field-based learning experiences to deepen understanding of planetary futures.
- Contribute to academic and public discourse through research publications, presentations, and policy engagement.
Requirements
Degree required: A cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7; OR a Bachelor degree or international equivalent AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 4/7
Degree offered: Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced)
Language: English; proficiency demonstrated through academic transcripts or standardized tests (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in anthropology, social sciences, or related disciplines
- Ability to conduct ethnographic fieldwork and data collection
- Critical analytical skills for interpreting complex social and ecological systems
- Proficiency in written and spoken English for academic and professional communication
- No specific nationality restrictions
- No age restrictions
- No prior work experience requirements
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Applicants must submit an online application through ANU’s official portal, including academic transcripts, a personal statement, and any additional documents specified by the programme. The application process involves providing proof of degree completion, meeting GPA requirements, and demonstrating English proficiency if applicable. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview or submit additional materials.
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and any Graduate Certificate/Diploma)
- Personal statement or research proposal
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Two academic references
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