Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)

Course 095-AS (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of Asian studies and engage in critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in Asian studies.

Course coordinator:
Dr Lewis Mayo
Asia Institute
Email: lmayo@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

  • be prepared for MA study in Asian studies;
  • be trained in academic writing and research culture;
  • acquire an interdisciplinary background in Asian studies drawing from arts and commerce subjects;
  • be allowed to combine language and discipline studies when focusing on a particular Asian region.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • Students may choose from the following options; however, they are strongly encouraged to select Option 1. Option 2 is only available for students with specialised language skills and is subject to the approval of the course coordinator.
  • Students must make an appointment with the course coordinator to have their subject selection approved prior to enrolment at the Faculty Office. Applicants should note that they must satisfy any prerequisites before being allowed to enrol in any studies or language unit.
Option 1: For students who have completed level 3 in the language at the University of Melbourne or equivalent level at another institution:
  • Thesis 12,000 words
  • two advanced language subjects
  • three elective subjects
Option 2:
  • Thesis 12,000 words
  • five elective subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: A thesis subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
37.50
Advanced language subjects Students enrolling in these subjects must have a minimum of level 3 language skills or equivalent.
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Students may substitute an Asian language that is offered by another tertiary institution at a suitable level but is unavailable at The University of Melbourne (eg. Vietnamese, Korean, and Thai), with the permission of the course coordinator.
Elective subjects
Asian studies
Subject
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Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Chinese studies
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Cultural studies
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Not offered in 2008
12.50

History
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Indonesian studies
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Development studies
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Japanese studies
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Philosophy
Subject
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Semester 2
12.50
With the permission of the course coordinator and the Lecturer-in-Charge, students may take relevant fourth year level subjects from other faculties, eg. Law, Economics and Commerce.
Entry Requirements: Applicants must include a 100-200 word statement outlining their research interest.

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree with a major in Asian studies or cognate discipline a grade average of H2B (70%) or equivalent in the major
or
  • a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies) with a grade average of H2B (70%) or equivalent.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au

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