Master of Arts specialisation in Anthropology

The study of Anthropology includes Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology. You can specialise in any one of these fields, or you can choose to study across these areas. Anthropology bridges the natural sciences, human sciences and humanities, and we embrace a unified approach.
The University of Auckland was ranked 37th in the world for Archaeology and 48th in the world for Anthropology in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Postgraduate 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

Anthropology can develop skills in communication and analysis, as well as an awareness of culture, ethnicity and society. Anthropology can lead to careers in aid and development agencies; teaching; archaeology; health, social or environmental research; tourism; iwi authorities; museums; local or central government.

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.