Indonesian Studies // Structure

Duration: The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation language subjects are taken in sequence over 3 years part-time. This specialisation is not available to international students.

There are three standard entry points:

• Indonesian Studies 1 entry point: Students who have never studied Indonesian before or have only rudimentary knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Indonesian Studies 1
• Indonesian Studies 3 entry point: Students who have completed VCE Indonesian (Second Language) Standard IB Indonesian or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Indonesian Studies 3
• Indonesian Studies 5 entry point: Students who preform at an advanced level in Indonesian, for example those who have completed VCE Indonesian (First Language) or have lived or studied in Indonesia, usually enter at Indonesian Studies 5

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

Indonesian Studies 1 Entry Point

• two Level 1 compulsory subjects (25 points)
• three Level 2 compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• one Level 3 elective subject (12.5 points)
• two Level 4 compulsory subjects (25 points)

Indonesian Studies 3 Entry Point

• two Level 1 compulsory subjects (25 points)
• three Level 2 compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• one Level 3 elective subject (12.5 points)
• two Level 4 compulsory subjects (25 points)

Indonesian Studies 5 Entry Point

• two Level 1 compulsory subjects (25 points)
• three Level 2 core subjects (37.5 points)
• one Level 3 elective subjects (12.5 points)
• two Level 4 compulsory subjects (25 points)

Total 100 points

All students enrolling in Indonesian at The University of Melbourne for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire and placement test at https://edtech.le.unimelb.edu.au/login/lptindonesian/ . This applies to all students, including total beginners and those who have any experience with the language, whether through formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed in consultation with the relevant course coordinator.