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Asian Studies (BA)

Course Code: B1063

For political, economic, environmental and cultural reasons, the countries of East and South-East Asia will play an increasingly important role in contemporary global change. This three-year degree offers the opportunity to study the literature, media, religion, history, politics, economics, sociology and anthropology of the Asian region. The combination of Asian Studies with another discipline through a double major or minor is highly recommended.

Level:Bachelor
Qualification:Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Asian Studies
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability: Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:The major is intended to provide the background for careers in teaching, the diplomatic service, law, public service, business, and journalism, which require interdisciplinary perspectives on the Asian cultural, political and economic context.
Recommended Minors:Anthropology; Asian Languages; Chinese Business; Issues in Global Development; Modern Social History; Public Policy and Management; Sociology; Tourism
Excluded Minors:Asian Studies
Recommended Double Majors:Community Development (BA); History (BA); International Aid and Development (BA); Politics and International Studies (BA)

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