Master of Literature major in Anthropology

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

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.

MLitt - Master of Literature

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.

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

120 points for all Thesis (Full-Time), or
120 points for Thesis (Part-Time)

Thesis (Full-Time)

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

ANTHRO 798A - MLitt Thesis in Anthropology (60 points)

ANTHRO 798B - MLitt Thesis in Anthropology (60 points)

Thesis (Part-Time)

Complete 120 points comprising:

One of the following:
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester, or
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters, and
One of the following:
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester, or
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters

Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

ANTHRO 799 - Thesis in Anthropology part-time (60 points)

Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

ANTHRO 799A - Thesis in Anthropology part-time (30 points)

ANTHRO 799B - Thesis in Anthropology part-time (30 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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