Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Anthropology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree exemplifies the ANU commitment to research-led education. Building on the Bachelor of Arts, which is the most diverse, most flexible, and most popular degree at the Australian National University, Arts Honours provides you with the exciting opportunity to design and acquit your own sophisticated, independent, large-scale research project.
Anthropology Honours
The Anthropology Honours Specialisation aims to prepare students for a higher degree by research, or for professional life, through by supporting them in the development of an advanced understanding of research design, methodology and theoretical argumentation in the discipline of Anthropology. Honours students design and implement a research project, typically a thesis of up to 20,000 words. In the course of doing this, students work towards demonstrating mastery of their chosen case study, relevant anthropological literature and theoretical concepts, as well as seeking to make an original contribution to knowledge in the field.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to ANU is on a competitive basis as the number of places available in a program is limited. Admission to Honours is also subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.
A Bachelor of Arts degree from the ANU, or equivalent from another institution, or a Bachelor degree from the ANU with a major named in the admission requirement for a Specialisation in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours).
A weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL) of courses in the major cognate to the honours specialisation, excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Anthropology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Academic Researcher
Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...
Anthropologist
Anthropologists are social scientists who study the development and connections in human society. Their research and studies involve a lot of field...
Archaeologist
An Archaeologist conducts research into human activity over time. You might be involved in research projects or conduct studies into particular arc...
Museum Curator
A Museum Curator manages exhibitions and collections in museums. You might plan displays and collect information on exhibition pieces. Museum Curat...
Cultural Anthropologist
A Cultural Anthropologist studies human societies, cultures, and their development. You may work in academic institutions, research organisations,...
Cultural Heritage Consultant
A Cultural Heritage Consultant is a professional who works to protect and manage cultural heritage sites and resources, ensuring their preservation...
About Australian National University
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