Asian Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D22-AA-SPC+1005 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

Coordinator

Dr Edwin Jurriens

edwin.jurriens@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@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:

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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

  • one compulsory Level 3 Asian Studies subject (12.5 points)
  • two core Level 9 subjects (25 points)
  • one Asian studies Level 1 subject (12.5 points)
  • three Level 2 Asian studies subjects (37.5 points)
  • one Level 3 Asian studies subject (12.5 points)


Total 100 points

Subject Options:

Asian Studies: Compulsory Level 3 Subjects

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Core Level 9 Subjects

25 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

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
Semester 1
12.50

Asian Studies: Level 3 Subjects

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts

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