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Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Anthropology

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Overview

This program is an abbreviated version of the Master of Applied Anthroplogy. The Postgraduate Diploma shares similiar aims and learning objectives to those stated for the Masters program.

 

Units available for study within the program include those available within the Master of Applied Anthropology, with the exception of the Research Project units and the addition of a required Short Research Project unit.

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.

 

Minimum course duration

1 year

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

The degree is most appropriate for students with a social science (or related subject) background and an interest in culture, society and contemporary development issues.

HECS Course fee

AUD $5,648 p.a This is an Average Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree. Further details can be obtained from the relevant programs of study. Details can also be obtained by contacting the Student Enquiry Service on (02) 9850 6410 or at sesinfo@mq.edu.au .

 

Bachelor degree with either social science component or relevant work experience.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

Notes:

Study Options: Full-time, Part-time

Mode of study: On campus

Intake: Once a year, in February (Session 1)

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 24
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma

800 level or above Credit Points
Required ANTH800 Applied Anthropology: Why Does Culture Matter? 4
Required ANTH801 Methodology in Local and Community Studies 4
Required 12cp from ANTH805 - ANTH821
ANTH826 Social Movements, Knowledge and Development
ANTH828 Short Research Project
ANTH831 Culture, Commodities and Consumption: Anthropological Approaches to Economic Life 12
Required 4cp from ANTH805 - ANTH821
ANTH826 Social Movements, Knowledge and Development
ANTH831 Culture, Commodities and Consumption: Anthropological Approaches to Economic Life
ECON853 Economics of Public Issues
ECON857 Economic Development and World Economic Order
ECON883 Ethical Perspectives on Economics
GSE825 Sustainable Development: Introductory Principles and Practices
GSE826 Eco-tourism for Sustainable Development
GSE831 International Agreements and the Environment
HGEO802 Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation
HGEO803 Cultural Issues in Wildlife Management
HGEO809 Globalisation and Sustainable Development
HGEO812 Urban Social Impact Assessment
ICOM811 Issues in Contemporary Global Media
ICOM817 Transnational Communication
IRPG830 The Politics of International Human Rights Law
IRPG837 International Politics and Economics of East Asia and the Pacific
IRPG840 The International System
IRPG844 The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia
IRPG855 Globalisation and the North-South Relationship
LAW866 Indigenous Law and Natural Resource Management
LAW869 Law, Globalisation and Cultural Transformations
LING900 Grammar, Meaning and Discourse
LING903 Languages and Cultures in Contact
LING908 Language Planning and Language Policy
LING960 Organisational Communication
MHPG844 History, Culture and Museum Studies
MHPG918 Rights and the Evolution of Australian Citizenship
PSYS805 Narrative Approaches to Social Health
PSYS829 Narrative and Community Interventions
PSYS833 Social Health Perspectives
SOC810 Developing Social Policy
SOC818 Evaluation and the Policy Process
SOC863 Social Care and Human Services
MUS852 Musicianship 4
Total credit points required to satisfy this diploma 24

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Careers within international aid, local and federal government, community organisations, the media and further research in Australia and overseas.

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Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

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Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

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Contact us

Ms Payel Ray

Ph: 02 9850 8077

Email: maa-admin@mq.edu

Web: www.anth.mq.edu.au/postgrad/postgraduate.html

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