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43 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
Public Policy - ANU - U Tokyo
The Master of Public Policy - ANU - U Tokyo at the Australian National University provides the unique opportunity to articulate with the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo to complete a double degree. These degrees draw on strong research and collaboration connections between the two institutions.
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.
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.
Strategic Studies
The Strategic Studies program at the Australian National University combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.
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.
Regulation and Governance
The Master of Regulation and Governance (MREGG) at the Australian National University is a unique degree that equips students and their organisations to navigate environments where complexity, catastrophic risk, and transformative technologies are reshaping the ways in which we govern and regulate.
Science Communication
The Science Communication program at the Australian National University will help you join join Australia's founding and leading science communication institution, and be taught by some of world’s leading science communicators. Improve the population’s awareness and appreciation of science through the ANU Master of Science Communication.
Diplomacy
The Master of Diplomacyat the Australian National University is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with knowledge about practices of international affairs and real-world skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.
Global Securities and Strategy
Global Securities and Strategy from Australian National University examines the nature and interconnectivity of global and regional security 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.
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.
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.
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.
Actuarial Studies
Are you a maths whiz who wants stimulating work, limitless potential and an ever growing salary? The Actuarial Studies program at the Australian National University is the esteemed degree that will make you a thought leader in actuarial fields. With an ANU Master of Actuarial Studies degree you will excel in your career literally anywhere in the world.
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.
International Law and Diplomacy
The Master of International Law and Diplomacy at the Australian National University is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with specialised knowledge and skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.
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.
Museum and Heritage Studies
The Museum and Heritage Studies program at the Australian National University draws on our strong connections with Canberra’s leading cultural and collecting institutions to prepare you for an innovative career in this field.