Program Requirements
The Master of Archaeological Science (Advanced) requires completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ARCH8032 Introduction to Archaeological Science
ARCH8037 Master Class in Archaeological Science
THES8102 Thesis
ARCH8040 Microanalysis in Archaeological Science
ARCH8102 Designing Research in Archaeology
ARCH8103 Frameworks for Archaeological Science
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ARCH6004 Australian Archaeology
ARCH6005 Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders
Either:
24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:
Quaternary Studies and Palaeoenvironments
6 units from completion of ARCH8030 Archaeological Science Research Project 1
Or:
A minimum 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ARCH8029 Supervised Project in Archaeological Science
ARCH8030 Archaeological Science Research Project 1
A minimum 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ARCH6004 Australian Archaeology
ARCH6005 Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders
ARCH6041 Introduction to Environmental Archaeology
ARCH8002 Advanced Field Training in Archaeological Science
ARCH8031 Archaeological Science Research Project 2
ARCH8033 Archaeology, Climate Change and Society
ARCH8034 Managing, Mapping and Detecting Archaeological Sites
ARCH8036 Internship in Archaeological Science
ARCH8038 Graduate Reading Course in Archaeological Science
BIAN6510 Scientific Dating and Isotope analysis for Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology
BIAN6512 Ancient Health & Disease
BIAN6515 Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
BIAN6517 Human Skeletal Analysis
BIAN6518 Analysis of Mammalian Remains
ENVS6015 GIS and Spatial Analysis
ENVS6023 Vegetation and Soils: Landscape Co-evolution and Ecology
ENVS6312 Geomorphology: Landscape Evolution under Changing Climate
ENVS6529 Palaeo-Environmental Reconstruction
HUMN8008 World Rock Art: Global Perspectives on Rock Art Research
HUMN8016 Introduction to Rock Art Research: community consultation and documentation
Specialisations
Admission Requirements
By transfer from the Master of Archaeological Science, with a weighted average mark of at least 70% in the first 72 units of course work attempted as well as the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
If the total number of units attempted exceeds 72 in the same teaching period in which the 72nd unit is attempted, exactly 72 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks.
Students will be awarded up to 72 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $20,832.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Boost your credentials and your career with a Master of Archaeological Science at the ANU.
This unique degree offers you access to over 40 top-ranked international archaeologists. Join them in the field or in our world-class laboratories to hone your technical expertise and experience.
Students can tailor the program to their own training objectives, through hands-on experience with a wide-range of supervising specialists, materials and laboratory resources.
Two specialisations are available to match your interests:
- Forensic archaeology and palaeopathology
- Quaternary studies and palaeoenvironments
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
NEW program - available for applications commencing from Summer Session, 2015
Employment Opportunities
The Master of Archaeological Science can lead to a PhD, or advance your career in cultural and environmental resource management, heritage management, forensic science and materials science.Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- understand the theories, methods and practice of archaeological science;
- understand how scientific techniques can be applied to archaeological problems;
- be familiar with the major sub-disciplines of archaeological science;
- be able to apply archaeological scientific techniques in the field, laboratory and written form;
- be trained and have experience in undertaking a research project in at least one branch of archaeological science;
- complete a major piece of research in the field of Archaeological Science (including research design, undertake research, data analysis and interpretation, and write-up/publication)
Cognate disciplines
Archaeology, Earth, Environmental or Marine Sciences, Botany, Museum Studies and Heritage Studies, Material Sciences, Geography
