Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced)
Equip yourself with practical skills and core theory to drive effective development practice and impact assessment.
Best for:Best for aspiring and current development practitioners seeking advanced analytical training and field-informed theory.
Overview
The Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced) is a rigorous graduate program at The Australian National University designed for current and aspiring development practitioners. Taught by leading academics with extensive field experience, the curriculum provides robust analytical frameworks and practical tools to navigate complex global challenges. Students can specialize in diverse thematic areas such as conflict, environmental management, gender, health, humanitarian action, and indigenous studies. The program culminates in a research project or thesis requiring supervisor approval and strong academic standing.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework across core themes in anthropology and development practice
- Engage with theoretical frameworks to assess the impact of development initiatives
- Conduct independent research for a supervised thesis or research project
- Select elective courses tailored to specific professional and research interests
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelors degree in a cognate discipline or international equivalent
Degree offered: Master Degree
Language: English; meeting ANU program-specific English language proficiency requirements
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in a cognate discipline with a competitive GPA
- Ability to formulate and execute independent research projects
- Critical analytical skills related to social science and development issues
- Meeting program-specific academic and non-academic admission criteria
- Securing the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project or thesis
- Achieving a minimum GPA of 6/7 in a cognate Bachelor's degree, or a minimum GPA of 5/7 in a Bachelor's degree combined with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
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How to apply
Applicants must meet all academic, non-academic, and English language requirements before submitting an application through the official ANU portal. Admission is competitive and requires obtaining prior approval from an identified supervisor for the proposed research project or thesis.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Research project supervisor approval
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