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Master of Applied Anthropology - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Division: Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Department(s): Department of Anthropology
Area Of Study: Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type: Master Degree
CRICOS Code: 040615D
Key Features:
The degree prepares students for professional careers - ranging from international development to public health, urban planning and advertising - in which they have to deal with questions of culture and cultural difference. 
Suitable For:
Those who wish to gain a graduate qualification in the area of applied anthropology, social aspects of development studies, consultancy and policy research with a specific focus on the local and community level. 
Career Opportunities:
Graduates pursue careers in areas including development agencies, NGOs, international institutions (United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank etc.), Government departments, human resources, consultancies, legislatures and courts, health providers, advertising, and market research companies. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree from a recognised university with a significant social science component including anthropology, sociology, geography, social studies. Students without a background in social sciences may be admitted based on relevant work experience.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 1.5 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 36
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $684.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $16,416.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: Although listed as a coursework degree, the MAA involves a 12 credit point research component culminating in a 20,000 word thesis, which can lead to a MA (Hons) or PhD by research degree.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
ANTH800 Issues in Applied Anthropology: Why Does Culture Matter?
ANTH801 Methodology in Local and Community Studies
ANTH828 Research Project Part A
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ANTH805 Migration and Transnationalism
ANTH808 Urban Anthropology and Community Development
ANTH811 Culture, Media and Development
ANTH815 Development Theory and Practice
ANTH821 Indigenous Interests and Identities
ANTH840 Refugees and Resettlement
ANTH826 Intellectuals and Contested Knowledge in Development and Modernisation
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
ANTH825 Research Project Part B
ANTH827 Research Seminar
Sample Program Notes: Students complete 5 coursework units, of which up to 2 may be approved non-Anthropology electives (areas of study include Human Geography, Sociology, and International Relations).

In the first year, students will complete 3 core units, and choose 3 electives. In the final semester students complete the Research Seminar and Research Project Part B.
 

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