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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.

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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The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally. The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry. Graduates will employ established and emerging conceptual and theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and applied skills to engage with critical and systematic analyses.