Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAustralia is increasingly looking to Asia - strategically, economically, politically, and culturally - and all eyes are on the graduates of tomorrow to take us there. Proudly interdisciplinary and inter-regional, in this major we train our students to adapt to changes in Australian society and develop links with the cultures and societies of the Asian region through the study of the historical, cultural, social and political structures that have shaped the region.
With a major in Asian Studies you will acquire an in-depth contextual knowledge of the region and the ability to apply interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the issues confronting the region, and graduate with the kind of Asian literacy that gets you noticed by employers.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Brinkin
- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
- 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
- Canberra
- Cotter Rd, Weston Creek
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on the following criteria:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program
- Co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU)
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with higher education study are assessed on the following criteria:
- Previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on the following criteria:
- Previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on the following criteria:
- ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants must meet one of the following English language test scores:
- IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic: Overall score: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition]: Overall score: 80
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score: 176
- PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI: Overall score: 64
International Baccalaureate:29
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
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Journalist
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Language Teacher
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About Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is unlike any other university in Australia. Founded in 1946, in a spirit of post-war optimism, our role was to help realise Australia's potential as the world recovered from a global crisis.
That vision, to support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, and provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future, has been our mission ever since.
It can be difficult work, but it's work we proudly do-because connecting talented people with diverse perspectives, equipping and encouraging them to address the most complex of tomorrow's problems, and ensuring Australia's future is not just our approach-it's also our national role and international responsibility as Australia's national university, and it's a responsibility from which we'll never waver.
