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43 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
Professional Accounting
The Professional Accounting program at the Australian National University allows graduates to develop skills in accounting and the ability to analyse accounting-related issues. The program allows students with prior studies in cognate disciplines to specialise in accounting and meet the education entry requirements for the Australian accounting professional bodies.
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.
Political Science (Advanced)
The Political Science (Advanced) program at the Australian National University provides students with the analytical tools they need to answer a range of critical questions about contemporary political affairs ranging from election forecasting to ethnic conflict.
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.
Pacific Development
This Pacific Development program at the Australian National University provides a formalised pathway to broader and deeper research-led learning on the Pacific region for policymakers, program designers, researchers and analysts working on and in the Pacific region.
Flexible Double Masters
Flexible Double Masters from Australian National University gives students the ability to create a powerful two-year program of study through the combination of two ANU masters degrees.
Executive Master of Public Policy
This Executive Master of Public Policy degree at the Australian National University 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.
Financial Economics
The Financial Economics program at the Australian National University is an elite, interdisciplinary degree preparing graduates for a career requiring advanced analytical skills and drawing on advanced knowledge of finance and economics.
Economic Policy
The rigorous training of the Master in Economic Policy from Australian National University will attracts outstanding students to the University.
Strategic Studies (Advanced)
The Strategic Studies (Advanced) program at the Australian National University opens the right doors for students seeking a successful career. Our program offers advanced coursework and research opportunities in strategic studies.
Applied Economics
The Applied Economics program at the Australian National University attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular influential economic policy advisors in prominent organs of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found very appealing the way the MAppEc provides training in putting national policy issues in a quantified frame.
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.
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.
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.
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Advanced)
The Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Advanced) 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, culminating in an original research thesis where you work on- on-one with a leading global expert on the Middle East and Central Asia.
Engaging Asia
This Engaging Asia degree at the Australian National University positions you to lead effective, deep, and engaged relationships with Asia in applied contexts. How will Asia and our region respond to rising inequality, social upheaval, climate change, border challenges, and transformative technologies?
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.
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.
Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced)
The Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will give you the practical and analytic skills you need to make a difference, and also the theory to assess your impact.