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Thinking about undertaking postgraduate studies in arts, humanities and social sciences? The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) offers a wide range of postgraduate coursework degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences to choose from. Join the ANU Postgraduate Webinar Series 2025 – starting 27 October and running through to 13 November. Explore the schedule and register now!

At CASS, you will be able to further delve into your chosen field through a Master degree or a shorter Graduate Certificate. Our partnerships with national cultural institutions provide students with unique networking opportunities, hands-on internship programs, and exciting fieldwork. There are a number of scholarships available to ANU students to help with the cost your studies.

With a postgraduate qualification in arts, humanities and social sciences from ANU, you could expand your career, build industry connections and have the flexibility to study in a way that works for you.

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Featured: Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

 

This master’s degree offers three specialisations within the program: Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Museums and Collections and Museum Education and Heritage Interpretation. Our local and national links mean you’ll regularly hear from senior institutional staff in classes, and can learn on the ground through our internship program.

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Every course has given me different insights… combining the empirical and practical side is giving me many ideas of how I can study my interests.
Nozomi , Master of Social Research

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ANU made me feel happy, at peace, and I enjoyed every day of my life there.
Jiani Li , Master of Museum and Heritage Studies