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Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced)
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 46,176
Country Rank#6
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

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, behaviour and conservation; human evolution and behaviour; palaeopathology, bioarchaeology, and forensic archaeology/anthropology.

Four specialisations are available to match your interests:

Primate and Human Behaviour
Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
Environmental Archaeology and Climate Change
Human Evolution.

Course Content
Program Structure:

The Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced) requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A minimum of 48 units must come from completion of 8000-level courses.

The 96 units must consist of:

24 units from completion of introductory courses from the following list:
- ANTH6064 Anthropology of Environmental Disasters (6 units)
- ARCH6004 Australian Archaeology (6 units)
- ARCH6005 Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders (6 units)
- ARCH6006 The History of Archaeology: Discovering the Past (6 units)
- ARCH6022 Study Tour: Cultural Landscapes and Environmental Change (6 units)
- ARCH6030 Archaeology of Ritual and Religion (6 units)
- ARCH6037 Post-Roman Archaeology of Britain: From Arthur to the Black Death (6 units)
- ARCH6041 Introduction to Environmental Archaeology (6 units)
- ARCH6043 Analysis of Mammalian Remains (6 units)
- ARCH6050 The Archaeology of South East Asia (6 units)
- ARCH6058 European Prehistory from Cultivation to the Celts (6 units)
- BIAN6120 Culture, Biology and Population Dynamics (6 units)
- BIAN6519 Ancient Medicine (6 units)
- BIOL6004 Ecology (6 units)
- BIOL6201 Big Questions in Biology (6 units)
- EMSC6107 The Blue Planet: An introduction to Earth System Science (6 units)
- ENVS6015 GIS and Spatial Analysis (6 units)
24 units from completion of any disciplinary courses from any of the following specialisations and courses:
- Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
- Environmental Archaeology and Climate change
- Human Evolution
- Primate and Human Behaviour
- ARCH8038 Graduate Reading Course in Archaeological Science (6 units)
- ARCH8103 Frameworks for Archaeological Science (6 units)
- ASIA6018 Maps and Mapping in Asia and The Pacific (6 units)
- BIOL8021 Health and Disease in a Changing World (6 units)
- HUMN8006 Best Practice in Managing Heritage Places (6 units)
- HUMN8019 UNESCO and World Heritage: Conserving Heritage Values (6 units)
12 units from completion of ARCH8032 Introduction to Archaeological Sciences

6 units from completion of research project courses from the following list:
- ARCH8002 Advanced Field Training in Archaeological Science (6 units)
- ARCH8029 Supervised Field School Project in Archaeological Science (6 units)
- ARCH8030 Archaeological Science Research Project 1 (6 units)
- ARCH8031 Archaeological Science Research Project 2 (6 units)
- ARCH8044 Ancient Biomolecules And Our Past (6 units)
- BIAN6013 Human Evolution (6 units)
- BIAN6124 Evolution and Human Behaviour (6 units)
- BIAN8005 Theory Seminar in Biological Anthropology (6 units)
- BIOL8021 Health and Disease in a Changing World (6 units)
6 units from completion of research methods courses from the following list:
- ARCH6042 Scientific Dating in Archaeology and Palaeoenvironmental Studies (6 units)
- ARCH8040 Microanalysis in Archaeological Science (6 units)
- ARCH8042 Archaeological Science Internship (6 units)
- ARCH8043 Archaeological Science Extended Internship (12 units)
- BIAN6019 Research Design and Analysis in Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (6 units)
- BIAN8010 Ancient Behaviour: Advanced Topics in Bioarchaeology (6 units)
- SOCR8001 Statistics for Social Scientists (6 units)
- SOCR8002 Survey Data Analysis (6 units)
- SOCR8009 Quantitative Data Collection (6 units)
24 units from completion of THES8103 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.

Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list.

Master Research
This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research.

Master Research Training
This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research.

Specialisations
- Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
- Environmental Archaeology and Climate Change
- Human Evolution
- Primate and Human Behaviour
Entry Requirement
Admission requirements

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.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$46,176.00

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Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced) at Australian National University