Asian Studies

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts:-

• is an advanced level of study designed to allow students to specialise their knowledge across one area of study;
• provides students with the scope to refine their analytical skills and research techniques;
• provides the opportunity to specialise with strong foundation for the future progression to higher degree research in Arts at the Masters or PhD level;
  improves the scope of employment options and professional advancement.

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

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.

Thesis subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Advanced Language Subjects

Students enrolling in these subjects must have a minimum of level 3 language skills or equivalent.

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 with the permission of the course coordinator.

Electives

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.