Australian National University Courses & Fees

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine is the only program of its kind in Australia. Drawing on anthropological and other social science perspectives, and technical expertise in health-related research and practice, you will understand the nature of health, sickness, and healing in a local and global context. You will emerge with the skills to undertake social and cultural analysis of health practices and policy.

With a Master of Classical Studies (Advanced), you can explore the ancient Greek and Roman worlds - while enjoying some very modern travel. Experience the opportunity of a lifetime studying antiquity in Turkey and archaeology in Italy and Greece. Or closer to home, you can draw on the University’s expertise in language, literature and ancient history, and the wealth of resources in the ANU Classics Museum. As a graduate of the Master of Classical Studies (Advanced), you will be uniquely equipped to apply your perspective on the ancient world to your understanding of our world today. Students enter the Master of Classical Studies (Advanced) by transfer from the Master of Classical Studies.

Place yourself at the forefront of the energy revolution with the ANU Master of Energy Change. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, and can only be solved with a worldwide transition to carbon-free forms of energy. In this interdisciplinary degree, you'll tailor a suite of courses suited to your individual interests, skills and aspirations, developing your expertise in the relevant policy, legal, technological, environmental and regulatory aspects of energy change.

Improve the health of future populations with the globally-focussed ANU Master of Public Health. Through innovative and applied education, you'll gain an understanding of contemporary public health issues, and learn practical techniques for analysing public health problems.

The Master of Energy Change (Advanced) is a multi-disciplinary coursework and research degree which will provide you with both a strong basis in the fundamental areas related to energy change, as well as allowing you to undertake advanced courses and research in areas suited to your individual interests. A major key to addressing climate change is the need for a world-wide change to carbon-free forms of energy production. Our program brings together the wide-ranging expertise present at ANU to cover policy, legal, environmental and regulatory aspects of energy change, underpinned by a fundamental scientific and technical base.

Covering close to a third of the worlds surface, forests provide ecosystem services that are critical to human society and to environmental sustainability. Forestry encompasses the critically important management of natural forests and woodlands, plantations and agroforestry, through the practical application of scientific, economic and social principles.

Equip yourself with the skills to tackle the big environmental problems facing contemporary and future society with the ANU Master of Environment. Studying at one of the top universities in the world for environmental sciences, you'll be exposed to current perspectives on environmental issues and approaches, and will develop depth of knowledge in a selected disciplinary area. You could choose to specialise in biodiversity conservation, climate science and policy, disaster studies, environmental policy, environmental studies and human ecology, geography, natural resource management, sustainability science or water science and management.

The Australian National University provides our Master of Philosophy students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program. As an MPhil student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Australia is increasingly looking to Asia - strategically, economically, politically, and culturally - and all eyes are on the graduates of tomorrow to take us there. Watch our video to find out how this degree will prepare you for a successful career in the Asian Century.

With a Bachelor of Asian Studies you will master an Asian language, acquire in-depth contextual and regional knowledge, and graduate with the kind of Asian literacy that gets you noticed by employers.

This Graduate Certificate of International and Development Economics will equip you with tools in economic analysis and the skills to apply them to key issues in international and development economics. You will gain an understanding of markets, policies, and how to analyse international development challenges. Join an internationally-renowned network of leading economic practitioners and researchers at the Crawford School of Public Policy.

If you’re fascinated by the Middle East and Central Asia, transform your passion into a specialised qualification at Australia’s premier institute for international studies. Through this program, you'll gain a deep regional grounding from multiple interdisciplinary perspectives, including contemporary politics, international relations, modern history, political economy, development studies, sociology, and religious and cultural studies. The degree 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.  

The Master of Environmental Management and Development will boost your career in natural resource management and environmental policy, and improve your professional ability to respond to the complex challenges of sustainable development. Offered by the internationally-renowned Crawford School, the program will equip you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills you need to contribute to the goals of economic viability, social acceptability and environmental sustainability in different social and political contexts.

Where better to study art history and curatorship than surrounded by Australia's national cultural and collecting institutions? What's more, where better to study Art History than in Australia's premier practice-led research institution, the ANU School of Art and Design. Here, you will study the history of art while surrounded by the making of art. At ANU you can take advantage of our strong connections to the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library and the Australian War Memorial to participate in our renowned internship program.

This degree 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. It offers a world-class qualification in national security. Core courses provide foundations in concepts and practical policy skills, with a focus on navigating the Australian security landscape. Electives examine the horizon of present and future risks, from pandemics, climate change, terrorism and cyber attacks through to Indo-Pacific geopolitical crises, US-China tensions, foreign interference and information warfare. To address these challenges, students may choose a policy grounding in security-related aspects of such areas as law, bureaucracy, politics, ethics, history, intelligence, geo-economics, risk-management, civil-military relations, migration, gender, energy and critical technologies.

Opting for a Bachelor of Development Studies (with Year in Asia) is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Arts, Humanities And Social Science and spans 4 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Archaeological Data Manager, Archaeologist, Archaeotourism Professional, Archivist, Bioarchaeologist, First Nations Liaison Officer, Heritage Management Consultant, Laboratory Supervisor, Museum Curator, Teacher after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

This degree offers senior managers engaged in public policy within or outside government the opportunity to build skills and knowledge for governing and leading ethically in a global world. It is designed to strengthen and stretch you capacity to be an executive leader working in complex and dynamic policy environments. Throughout the EMPP degree you will reflect on your extensive policy experience, drawing on relevant scholarly debates on leadership and strategic policy-making in contemporary governance. The degree strengthens your capacity for effective executive leadership in public policy particularly in analytic, strategic and reflective thinking. You will be equipped with cutting-edge conceptual and analytical tools, as well as skills in policy communication and persuasion. The one year Executive Masters degree offers a unique cohort experience in high-quality education at Australia’s leading public policy school. Designed and taught by world class public policy scholars from the ANU’s Crawford School, this Masters degree is delivered through a mix of case-based, interactive and intensive modes of teaching.

As language assumes ever greater importance in an interconnected, multilingual world, the study of linguistics and applied linguistics is relevant to a growing number of careers from language teaching to natural language processing. In the Master of General and Applied Linguistics, you will have the opportunity to explore diverse topics across general and applied linguistics areas including structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language teaching, language and culture, social interaction, forensic linguistics and language documentation. 

The Master of History provides the theoretical grounding and practical skills you need for the advanced study of history, plus the opportunity to tailor a program according to your interests. If you're a secondary school teacher, you are able to focus on areas in the national curriculum for history.

The Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture enables students to develop high level skills in digital literacy and applied humanities. A flexible structure allows students to learn emerging digital research methods, advanced critical thinking and data analysis. Students gain an understanding of how academic research is applied in broader society and are supported to develop communication skills across traditional and digital platforms aimed at both the academic and public spheres. Students will collaborate with researchers from across the ANU, and have the opportunity to engage with the national cultural institutions, the public and government sector, and international organisations in Canberra.

The Master of History (Advanced) provides the theoretical grounding and practical skills you need for the advanced study of history, plus the opportunity to tailor a program according to your interests. If you're a secondary school teacher, you are able to focus on areas in the national curriculum for history.