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About the course
This two-year program provides scientific training to investigate the human past and present through archaeology and biological anthropology. You build theory and practical capability using specialist supervision, laboratory and fieldwork resources, and can tailor study to your interests. The program includes professionally oriented coursework and opportunities for independent research, with pathways spanning archaeological science and biological anthropology themes such as evolution, behaviour and conservation.
What you might learn
You will develop skills to design and conduct evidence-based research on humans and past societies using archaeological and biological anthropology methods. Training emphasises quantitative skills, research-intensive study, and hands-on practice with laboratory techniques, field schools, and analytical approaches such as dating, biomolecular and skeletal analysis. You can shape your learning through electives and specialisations aligned to professional practice or research interests.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles in archaeology and heritage sectors, museums and cultural institutions, environmental and conservation contexts, and applied biological anthropology. The training supports pathways into field and laboratory research, archaeological science and cultural heritage consulting, bioarchaeology and forensic-related work, and further study leading to research careers. Skills in quantitative analysis, research design, and fieldwork preparation are relevant across government, industry and academia.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet ANU program-specific academic and non-academic requirements and English language requirements. A minimum entry standard is a Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with at least GPA 5.0/7.0. Admission is competitive and applicants may be ranked using a GPA calculated excluding the final semester, with further assessment based on earlier semesters and/or higher English proficiency.
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