Postgraduate study in Anthropology
What can you study in Anthropology?
You have diverse opportunities for postgraduate study in the four major sub-fields of anthropology:
- Archaeology
- Biological anthropology
- Ethnomusicology
- Social anthropology
You can study topics including:
- Prehistory
- Material culture
- Landscape archaeology
- Bioarchaeology
- Osteology and genetics
- Evolution and primatology
- Human ecology
- Human growth
- Art and performance
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Gender
- Economic, historical, medical and political anthropology
- Traditional and popular musics
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Anthropology
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies (or equivalent) with a major in Anthropology or Anthropological Science. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Ancient History, Asian Studies, Biological Science, Dance, Gender Studies, History, Human Geography, Māori Studies, Media, Museums and Area Studies, Music, Pacific Studies, Performance Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work.
Master of Arts in Anthropology
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Anthropology with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. The research masters has higher requirements.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Ancient History, Asian Studies, Biological Science, Dance, Gender Studies, History, Human Geography, Māori Studies, Media, Museums and Area Studies, Music, Pacific Studies, Performance Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Anthropology, a BSc with a major in Anthropological Science, or an approved equivalent qualification, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Ancient History, Asian Studies, Biological Science, Dance, Gender Studies, History, Human Geography, Māori Studies, Media, Museums and Area Studies, Music, Pacific Studies, Performance Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work.
Structuring your specialisation in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Anthropology
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 BA(Hons) schedule for Anthropology
Master of Arts in Anthropology
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Anthropology:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Anthropology, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.