The Biological Anthropology Honours Specialisation gives you high-level preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of biological anthropology, and through the design and implementation of a research project, typically a thesis of up to 20,000 words, that develops new understandings or that provides solutions to complex problems.
Relevant Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (HART2)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (HARTS)
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) (HBIOT)
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) (HENVS)
- Bachelor of Genetics (Honours) (HGENE)
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Sustainability) (Honours) (HISSU)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (HMEDS)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Arts and Social Science (APHAR)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science (APHSC)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) - ANU as home institution (APNSC)
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (ASCAD)
- Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences) (Honours) (HSFOR)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (HSC)
- Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management) (Honours) (HSREM)
Admission Requirements
1. a major or equivalent in one of the following:
Ancient History
Australian Indigenous Studies
Archaeology
Biological Anthropology
Biology
Environmental Studies
Psychology
2. with the following courses or equivalent: BIAN3014
3. with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis
Requirements
This Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIAN4009 | Writing Seminar in Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| BIAN4010 | Theory Seminar in Biological Anthropology | 12 |
| BIAN4011 | Data Analysis and Methods in Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| THES4103 | Thesis | 6-24 |