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43 Master's degrees offered by the university
Anthropology and Planetary Futures
Anthropology and Planetary Futures from Australian National University provides a humanities and social science lens to understand overlapping threats to social, ecological, political, economic, and health systems.
National Security Policy
This National Security Policy degree at the Australian National University prepares new generations of national security policymakers, analysts, researchers and leaders, in line with the vision of the National Security College as a unique joint initiative between The Australian National University and the Australian Government.
International Relations
The International Relations program at the Australian National University means you will be studying the best program of its kind in Australia and graduating with one of the most respected degrees in this field in the world.
Global Securities and Strategy
Global Securities and Strategy from Australian National University examines the nature and interconnectivity of global and regional security challenges.
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
The Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies program at the Australian National University includes intensive options for busy professionals, and online options* for those based remotely, alongside traditional face-to-face seminars with leading global experts on the Middle East and Central Asia.
Globalisation (Advanced)
How do you give your career an edge in an increasingly globalised world? You become an expert in globalisation itself. The Globalisation (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the only degree in Australia focusing on the rapid pace of economic, cultural, political and social change in the world today and the challenges it brings.
Archaeological and Evolutionary Science
The Archaeological and Evolutionary Science program at the Australian National University equips you with the theory and skills required to undertake a scientific study of the past and present of humanity using Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology perspectives. Students can tailor the program to their own training objectives, through hands-on experience.
International and Development Economics
The International and Development Economics program at the Australian National University will equip you with the tools of advanced economic analysis and the skills to apply them to economic policies for trade, finance, development and the environment.
Social Research
The Social Research program at the Australian National University will give you the skills and experience to understand a changing Australian and global society, as well as the political, demographic and economic forces that shape and drive these changes.
Public Policy
The Public Policy program at the Australian National University examines the processes, institutions and practices of public policy. It is designed for graduates interested in pursuing a career in, or currently working in, public policy within or outside of government. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in policy processes, governance institutions, policy analysis and research.
Culture, Health and Medicine
The Culture, Health and Medicine program at the Australian National University is the only program of its kind in Australia. Combining anthropological, sociological, and other social science perspectives, as well as technical expertise in health-related research and practice.
Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced)
The Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the only program of its kind in Australia, and students exit with a major piece of research.
Environmental and Resource Economics
The Environmental and Resource Economics program at the Australian National University provides tools of economic analysis at an advanced level and applies them to policy issues in environmental and resource management.
Asian and Pacific Studies
The Asian and Pacific Studies program at the Australian National University will build your unique regional expertise in Asian and Pacific Studies through deep knowledge and innovative research. MAPS immerses you in a nuanced understanding of national and transnational developments regarding people, technologies, languages, and ideas.
Peace and Conflict Studies (Advanced)
Peace and Conflict Studies (Advanced) from Australian National University equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the nature of peace and conflict, the causes and experiences of violence, and the many ways in which national and international bodies can respond to those challenges.
Professional Psychology
The Master of Professional Psychology at the Australian National University is an alternative pathway to your career as a professional psychologist, without needing an Honours degree.
Economics
The Economics program at the Australian National University is famous for rigorous training in graduate economics - underlined by its research-active pedagogy - attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular influential economic policymakers in prominent organisations of national executive government have found the MEc’s focus on national policy issues very rewarding.
Anthropology (Advanced)
The Anthropology (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the study of contemporary human cultural lives. This degree centres on anthropology’s ethnographic approach, which is employed to understand how people live their lives, on their own terms.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies from Australian National University equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the nature of peace and conflict, the causes and experiences of violence, and the many ways in which national and international bodies can respond to those challenges.
Social Research (Advanced)
The Social Research (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will equip you with the practical skills to conduct, commission and evaluate research in the social sciences, and give you the opportunity to extend your skills in advanced research methods, and/or apply your skills to real-world policy and societal issues.