Course code: 3084 + Clayton campus + Mid-year entry available + Course coordinator: Bruce Jacobs
This course is designed so that students who complete the course will have the basic knowledge and sensitivities to be able to interact with persons from a variety of Asian societies. To that end, graduates with the Master of Asian Studies will be able to make an initial assessment of current events in Asia, to understand ways in which and the reasons why the notions of Asia and Asian values have become so problematic in recent times, and to repond positively to policy initiatives being developed in and for Asian settings.
A bachelors degree with at least a credit average in the final year; or a bachelors pass degree with demonstrable professional experience at senior level in a relevant area. Applicants in the latter category will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and names of two professional referees.
After successful completion of 24 points of level 4 units, including one core unit, students may apply to exit with the Graduate Certificate of Arts. After successful completion of a further 24 points at either level 4 or 5, including two core units overall, students may be apply to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies.
Students complete two core units and four 12 point electives. One elective must be in the Arts faculty; two of the four must be in a related field or area of study. Students may do four 6-point language units to meet these requirements. The course is designed to allow students to structure their programs in one of three ways. The coursework option allows students to complete the degree wholly by doing coursework units. Normally this would consist of six 12-point units. Students who are more research orientated or who wish to apply for admission to a research degree may choose to do five 12-point coursework units or their equivalent for 60 points and AST4110/AST5110. Those wishing to have a vocational emphasis may choose to do five 12-point coursework units or their equivalent for 60 points and to complete AST5110 as a policy paper. All students will be given the opportunity to make an end-of-the-program presentation which may discuss issues raised in their research or through coursework. Students will be encouraged to integrate themes in the various electives they have taken into the larger context of Asia and Asian studies.
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