Master Of Archaeological And Evolutionary Science (Advanced)

The Australian National University

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$33280

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This program not offered at any other Australian University – equips you with the theory and skills required to undertake a scientific study of the past and present of humanity using Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology perspectives. Students can tailor the program to their own training objectives, through hands-on experience with a variety of world-leading supervising specialists, materials, and fieldwork and laboratory resources. The Archaeological Science stream offers professionally-oriented training and the opportunity to focus on tailored independent research projects. By taking Biological Anthropology courses you will study humans and non-human primates as varied and dynamically changing biological organisms. You will explore primate evolution, ecology, behavior and conservation; human evolution and behavior; paleopathology, bio archaeology, and forensic archaeology/anthropology. Four specializations are available to match your interests: Primate and Human Behavior; Bio archaeology and Forensic Anthropology; Environmental Archaeology and Climate Change; Human Evolution. The Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced) requires completion of 96 units.Learning Outcomes1. clearly understand evolutionary processes as they relate to biological anthropology, and/or understand the theories, methods and practice of archaeological science;2. apply scientific method in archaeological science and/or to paleontological and bio archaeological specimens, morphological materials and/or primate behavior and ecology,3. understand how scientific techniques can be applied to archaeological and/or biological anthropological problems in the field, laboratory and written form;4. critically analyze data and literature within the discipline of archaeological science or biological anthropology to reach independent conclusions;5. effectively communicate to others their knowledge of humankind’s place in nature and/or our past;6. complete a major piece of research (including research design, undertake research, data analysis and interpretation, and write-up/publication)

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At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis. Students must have the written agreement of an identified supervisor in order to enrol in THES8103 Thesis in a specified semester one calendar year in advance of the start date of that semester. Students who do not have the written agreement of an identified supervisor one calendar year in advance, or whose agreed supervisor either subsequently leaves the university or is on leave from the university, will be transferred to the Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18). Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$50,500.00 (US$ 33,280) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Acton Campus, The Australian National University, CANBERRA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, CANBERRA, Australia

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Ranked as Australia’s number one university, and number 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), the Australian National University (ANU) is recognised worldwide for its high teaching standards and outstanding research quality.
With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, ANU students enjoy unparalleled access to their tutors and lecturers, who are world leaders in their fields. Students can choose from a wide variety of degree options; all designed so they can tailor their studies to suit their strengths, passions, and career options.
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A member of the prestigious International Alliance of Research Universities, ANU stands alongside institutions like Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. A huge 95 per cent of research that takes place at ANU is recognised as above or well above world standard, positioning the University to take on the challenges facing the world today and into the future, with the aim to change society for the better.
Famed for its inclusive campus, ANU (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) is number one in Australia and number seven in the world for its international outlook, meaning that its 7,000+ overseas students feel welcome throughout their stay.

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