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    Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced)

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    Canberra, AUMAnthHybrid18 months
    A$79,665.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    72
    Credits

    Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University is a 72-credit, 18-month, hybrid MAnth program based in Canberra, AU. Tuition is A$79,665.

    About the program

    The program examines planetary scale problems through a combined biological and cultural anthropological approach, focusing on threats to social, ecological, political, economic, and health systems using ethnographic methods. It includes coursework in anthropological theory, social research foundations, and thematic areas like human-other relations, development, inequality, activism, and resources, culminating in a 24-unit thesis.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Semester 2 2026
    Jul 17, 2026
    Semester 1 2027
    Feb 13, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min University’s English Language Admission Requirements (Table 6 for postgraduate coursework: TOEFL iBT overall 6.5? Wait, no: from snippets, IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each), TOEFL iBT 80 (20R 20W 18L/S pre-2027)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall; minimum 6.0 in each subtest (Academic, within 2 years)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485)

    A$36,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University is A$79,665 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University online or in-person?
    Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University take to complete?
    Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University is structured around 18 months and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6/7
    What work-permit options follow Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced) at Australian National University: 2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485)