Master of Philosophy - Archaeology in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Archaeology explores ancient human societies by analyzing physical artifacts and remains. Through excavations of dwellings, tools, and other objects, researchers uncover insights about humanity's distant past. This discipline spans from early hominid toolmakers 2.5 million years ago to ancient civilizations and even recent colonial history. Archaeological methods reveal forgotten aspects of bygone cultures and human behavior.

The Australian National University stands at the forefront of global archaeological studies, with expertise spanning paleoanthropology and diverse world cultures. Our researchers concentrate on Australia, the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and South America, while maintaining active interests in African and European archaeology. The program emphasizes hands-on fieldwork for graduate students, with supervision available across multiple specialties including human origins, bioarchaeology, hunter-gatherer studies, environmental archaeology, agricultural development, linguistic connections, stone tool technology, and scientific archaeology techniques.