The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts (Indonesian Studies)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Learn the language of one of Australia's closest neighbours. Learning Indonesian can open up many interesting employment opportunities - in Indonesia, and with the many organisations that work with its 200 million citizens, including the Australian Government. A second language gives you an advantage in any workplace. If you’re looking to add to the global bank of knowledge, becoming an academic researcher will prove to be both a rewarding and fascinating opportunity.

Completing an Indonesian major can open opportunities in fields like translation and communications, where you’ll use your abilities to help interpret and educate. working in government as a diplomat, where your ability to comprehend and analyse foreign affairs will assist in national decision-making. If you’re more interested in a corporate role, using your qualification could also place in you in international business and trade. Here, you’ll liaise with correspondents to negotiate important business deals for global organisations.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE)

English Language Proficiency:

  • Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: total score of at least 79.
  • IELTS: total score of at least 6.5.
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: overall score of at least 58.
  • Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Cambridge English Score of at least 176 with no skill below 169.
  • C2 Proficiency of at least 180 with no skill below 180.

Admission Criteria:

  • Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years).
  • Completed some or all of a higher education qualification.
  • Completed some or all of a VET qualification, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
  • Applicants with work and/or life experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts (Indonesian Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.

Academic Researcher

Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Diplomat

Diplomats, also known as Public Diplomacy Officers, work for the Australian government and are responsible for advancing Australian interests overs...

Avg yearly income $166,400
Entry barriers Low

Interpreter Translator

An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Indonesian Language Teacher

An Indonesian Language Teacher is responsible for providing engaging instruction to students, focusing on developing their proficiency in Indonesia...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

International Relations Officer

International Relations officers are marketing and PR professionals who manage how their company or organisational brand is perceived and experienc...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.