Supervised Research in Biological Anthropology

6 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

School of Archaeology and Anthropology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

Conduct of an agreed program of prescribed readings and research on a defined topic or case study in biological anthropology.

Learning outcomes

1Develop and demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to pursue investigation of a research topic relevant to biological anthropology
2Work with an academic supervisor and respond appropriately to his/her guidance in the conduct of their research
3Synthesise relevant knowledge gained from the literature and from any original data collected
4Communicate the fruits of what they have learnt in oral and/or written formats

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Essay

Learning outcomes 3, 4

25%

Study expectations

Study information

130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 12 hours of supervisor meetings over 12 weeks; and b) 118 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: BIAN
Subject name: Biological Anthropology
Academic career: UGRD
School: School of Archaeology and Anthropology
College: ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Convener: Dr Geoff Kushnick
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2026 · Course basis; $4,920
International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Course basis; $7,020
Student Contribution Band Code 2: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 2