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26 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

Exploring Area & Cultural Studies programmes in Australia offers international students a unique opportunity to delve into diverse cultures and global perspectives. The tuition fees for these programmes vary, with the lower-end fee at €9,853 and the typical fee around €31,130. On the higher end, students might expect to pay up to €34,510. It's worth noting that 1% of these programmes are considered affordable, making it accessible for a wide range of students. Additionally, 23% of the programmes are available online, offering flexibility for those who prefer or need distance learning. Furthermore, 20% of Australian universities provide Area & Cultural Studies programmes, highlighting the discipline's significance within the country's higher education landscape.

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Maritime Archaeology (1.5 years)

The Maritime Archaeology (1.5 years) at Flinders University is the top named degree of its kind in Australia. You’ll learn practical skills in the classroom and gain valuable, career-ready experience in the field, with field schools and training led by award-winning, internationally recognised experts in maritime and underwater archaeology.  

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$28,241/yr

Master of Arts (Research)

Master of Arts (Research) programme from Flinders University equips you with a wide range of skills valued in all types of organisations and careers.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$26,967/yr

Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies

The Master of Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies from Curtin University will offer students and employees graduates who are ready for an HDR degree in research, or who are poised to work with high order skills and thinking regarding Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$26,235/yr

Digital Communication and Culture

The Digital Communication and Culture programme at The University of Sydney is aimed at people pursuing careers in fields where digital media are bringing the greatest changes. These include media, education, museums, web, marketing, publishing, creative industries, social media, mobile media, communications and computer games.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$22,650/yr

Cultural Studies

The Cultural Studies programme at The University of Sydney encompasses a wide range of subjects within popular culture, media, gender, sexuality, globalisation, and consumer culture.  

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$36,310/yr
Deakin University4,2(23)
Online Top 1% in Worldwide

Business - Arts and Cultural Management

Sharpen your leadership skills and get access to work in the field of arts. You can also use this course as a stepping stone into the master degree with this  Graduate Certificate of Business - Arts and Cultural Management at Deakin University.   

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online
1 year$10,546/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced)

The Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the only program of its kind in Australia, and students exit with a major piece of research. 

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$35,970/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Studies

The Studies program at the Australian National University provides a flexible option for ANU students who require an early or different exit point from a single or Double Masters Degree or Master (Advanced) degree.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1½ year$39,722/yr
Deakin University4,2(23)
Online Top 1% in Worldwide

Business - Arts and Cultural Management

Be prepared for leadership roles within the arts and creative industries while connecting with like-minded professionals who share your passion wiht this Graduate with a Business - Arts and Cultural Management from Deakin University.

Master Part-time Online
1½ year$22,366/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Museum and Heritage Studies

The Museum and Heritage Studies program at the Australian National University draws on our strong connections with Canberra’s leading cultural and collecting institutions to prepare you for an innovative career in this field.   

Master Full-time On-campus
1½ year$35,970/yr
University of New South Wales4,2(33)
Paddington, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Curating and Cultural Leadership

In the Curating and Cultural Leadership program from University of New South Wales we foster a vision of leadership that is deeply diverse and non-hierarchical, forging connections between curating, audience engagement, policy, management, critical writing, promotion, production and other emerging roles.  

M.A. Full-time Online +2
2 years$32,913/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology (Advanced)

The Anthropology (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the study of contemporary human cultural lives. This degree centres on anthropology’s ethnographic approach, which is employed to understand how people live their lives, on their own terms.

Master Full-time On-campus
1½ year$37,591/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Globalisation (Advanced)

How do you give your career an edge in an increasingly globalised world? You become an expert in globalisation itself. The Globalisation (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the only degree in Australia focusing on the rapid pace of economic, cultural, political and social change in the world today and the challenges it brings.  

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$37,591/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Strategic Studies (Advanced)

The Strategic Studies (Advanced) program at the Australian National University opens the right doors for students seeking a successful career. Our program offers advanced coursework and research opportunities in strategic studies.  

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$39,722/yr
The University of Sydney3,9(57)
Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Leadership in Aboriginal Education

Developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ communities, in the Leadership in Aboriginal Education program at the University of Sydney learn how to identify and disrupt deficit discourses about Aboriginal peoples, cultures and histories by creating deep and real world cultural understandings through your students.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$38,292/yr
University of Southern Queensland3,0(10)
Toowoomba, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Business (People and Culture)

The Graduate Diploma of Business (People and Culture) at University of Southern Queensland will help you to build a career as a human resource professional both nationally and internationally.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$23,329/yr
University of New England4,4(27)
Armidale, Australia Top 6% in Worldwide

Philosophy

At Philosophy from University of New England you will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$23,035/yr
Curtin University4,2(69)
Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies

Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies from Curtin University is for those working or intending to work with Indigenous Australian people.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus
½ yearTuition not available
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced)

The Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will give you the practical and analytic skills you need to make a difference, and also the theory to assess your impact. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1½ year$37,591/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Strategic Studies

The Strategic Studies program at the Australian National University combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.   

Master Full-time On-campus
1½ year$39,722/yr

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