Bachelor of Asian Studies

Engaging with Asia as a part of Asia is a strategic imperative for Australia. The Bachelor of Asian Studies provides a pathway for ambitious and adventurous people in all fields of study to gain the language skills and cultural historical expertise critical to leading that engagement. Graduates emerge with a nuanced understanding of the Asian region and its complex national and subnational parts.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Canberra

Full-time - 3 years

N/A
80

Structure

The Bachelor of Asian Studies requires completion of 144 units

Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Asian History
  • Asia Pacific International Relations
  • Asia Pacific Politics
  • Asia Pacific Security Studies
  • Chinese Language
  • Chinese Studies
  • French Language and Culture
  • Hindi Language
  • Indian and South Asian Studies
  • Indonesian Language
  • Indonesian Studies
  • Japanese Language
  • Japanese Linguistics
  • Japanese Studies
  • Korean Language
  • Korean Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Northeast Asian Studies
  • Pacific Studies
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Sanskrit Language
  • Southeast Asian Studies
  • Spanish
  • Thai Language
  • Vietnamese Language

Entry requirements

  • An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent
  • OR previous higher education studies
  • or secondary education results if completed less than one full time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree
  • or the result from a bridging or preparatory course. Or previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above)
  • or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed.