Master of Arts in Anthropology (Thesis)

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• Academic title
  Master of Arts in Anthropology (Thesis)
• Course description
      
  
  The masters degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in anthropology. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H2B (70%) must be attained to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
  
  Objectives:     
  
  Students who complete the masters will:
  
      * undertake advanced study in a specialised branch of anthropology as determined by the student; acquire research skills and an understanding of the methods required for advanced research in anthropology;
      * complete a major thesis based on original research and reveal an awareness of current theoretical directions in their chosen field.
  
  Course Structure & Available Subjects:     Duration: 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time
  
  Thesis 30,000 words (100 points per year)

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