Australian GovernmentStudy Australia
The Australian National University (ANU)

Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced)


Course Details

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.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: The Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced) requires completion of 96 units.


Australia's Nation Brand Kangaroo Logo

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

© 2024, Australian Trade and Investment Commission