Asian Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D22-AA-SPC+1005 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Year and Campus: 2014

Coordinator

Professor Anne McLaren

Email: a.mclaren@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts

Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

Knowledge about Asia is a crucial national asset at a time of rapid globalisation and social change. The Asian Studies program at the University of Melbourne is one of the largest in Australia and comprises a comprehensive range of subjects in the intellectual, cultural, political and religious traditions of Asia, with a focus on China, Indonesia, Japan and South-east Asia. Asian Studies subjects are taught in English and do not require language prerequisites. Study abroad programs are available and Asialink offers a stimulating program of events and activities with an Asian focus.
Learning Outcomes:

See program objectives
Structure & Available Subjects:

The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • one Asian Studies Level 1 subject (12.5 points)
  • three Level 2 Asian Studies subjects (37.5 points)
  • one compulsory Level 3 Asian Studies subject (12.5 points)
  • three Level 3 Asian Studies subjects (37.5 points)


Total 100 points
Subject Options:

Asian Studies: Level 1 Subject

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Asian Studies: Level 2 Subjects

37.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Semester 1
12.50

Asian Studies: Compulsory Level 3 Subject

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Asian Studies: Level 3 Subjects

37.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts

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