Asian Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2025
Asian Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Charlotte Setijadi
Email: c.setijadi@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this major, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of traditions, ideologies and contemporary developments in the Asian region
- Acquire the ability to use interdisciplinary frameworks to engage critically with key issues in contemporary Asia
- Develop foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in the Asian region
- Develop cross-cultural skills to work effectively with people from different cultures
- Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Structure
100 credit points
This major requires the completion of:
- 25 credit points of Level 1 electives and Arts Discovery subjects including:
- A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 1 electives
- 25 credit points of Level 2 selective subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 2 electives
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 3 Asian Studies subjects including
- A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 3 selective subjects
*Notes:
Please note: Students must undertake an Arts Discovery subject as part of the course requirements and the Arts Discovery subject can be counted in one major only. For this major, you will need to complete two Level 1 subjects.
If you are completing a double major the correct enrolment for this major at level 1 is: An Arts Discovery subject and one Level 1 Elective subject for the first major and two Level 1 Elective subjects for the second major.
Level 1 electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA10001 | Language and Power in Asian Societies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA10002 | Asian Century: Meaning and Impact | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA10003 | Identity and Belonging in Global Asia |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Level 2 selective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA20001 | Media and Urban Culture in Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA20003 | Genders and Desires in Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA20004 | Asian Arts: Networks and Hubs | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ASIA20008 | Digital Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA20007 | Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA20009 | Poverty and Inequality in Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDO20018 | Indonesian Cultures and Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20007 | Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20008 | China Since Mao | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20030 | Activism and Social Change in China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HIST20034 | Modern Southeast Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| INDO20001 | Yogyakarta Summer Intensive | Summer Term (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| ISLM20015 | Politics: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20005 | Contemporary Japan |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
| KORE20002 | Contemporary Korea | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| KORE20007 | Korean Popular Culture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA30002 | Identity, Ideology & Nationalism in Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 selective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA30003 | Asian Religions in Societal Context | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA30004 | Corruption in Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM30018 | Diplomacy: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA30005 | Global Cultures of Japan and Korea | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30002 | Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30002 | Social Change in Japan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30011 | Chinese Politics and Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| KORE30001 | Korean Politics and Society | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| KORE30002 | Two Koreas in the World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| KORE30005 | Korean Culture through Film and Drama | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 9 April 2025