Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Asian Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Asian Studies
Deepening Australia’s engagement with southeast Asia is a national priority. Through trade, education, business, tourism and family connections, Australia’s relationship with the region is of enormous importance. At a global level, Asia is a transformative power. This three-year degree offers you the opportunity to study the politics, history, societies, economies,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Deepening Australia’s engagement with southeast Asia is a national priority. Through trade, education, business, tourism and family connections, Australia’s relationship with the region is of enormous importance.
At a global level, Asia is a transformative power.
This three-year degree offers you the opportunity to study the politics, history, societies, economies, media and religions of the Asian region. It’s possible to combine an Asian Studies major with a second major (or minor) in Indonesian or Japanese language.
If you love to travel, you can study with our international partners in southeast Asia and gain credit for your Murdoch degree.
Asian Studies helps you resolve complex issues in Australian and Asian contexts. Working with world-leading scholars of the Asia region, you’ll develop important cross-cultural skills, knowledge and analytical proficiency that are valued by government and other employers.
What you’ll learn
How Asia has shaped the global present and will influence the world’s future.
Interpret representations of Asia, and why they matter.
Research skills to evaluate competing sources of knowledge and analyse complex issues.
Effectively communicate ideas and persuade others.
Design and manage sophisticated projects.
Diverse skills to work with people from a range of cultural backgrounds.
Your career
An Asian Studies major gives you important knowledge, as well as cross-cultural, analytical and communication skills, that gets you noticed by employers. Our graduates are valued in a wide range of professional sectors, including government, business, trade, education, media, and international development.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
