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Asian studies

Why study Asian studies?

Learn about Asia and its languages. Study language programs in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Hindi. You can take part of your language studies overseas. Choose from a wide range of subjects that explore the societies, cultures, political systems, histories, religions, literature and films of Asia.

Career opportunities

Translator, interpreter, languages teacher, tourism, media, social and community work, foreign affairs, trade, customs, immigration, aid agencies, research assistant.

Short courses

We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.

Courses

Bachelor of Arts

Popular course

ATAR and location: Melbourne: 50 Albury-Wodonga: 56.9 Bendigo: 53.3 Mildura: N/P Shepparton: 56.55

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent 3 years

Diploma in Languages

ATAR and location: Melbourne: N/A

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 2018

Duration: You can study a Diploma in Languages as a stand-alone award (three years part-time) or combine it with a degree at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at any Australian university. Combining the Diploma in Languages with your current degree will usually require you to complete an additional year of study.

Doctor of Philosophy

Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo

Start dates: Anytime 2018 Anytime 2018

Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent 4 years

Master of Arts

Location: Melbourne

Start dates: Anytime 2018 Anytime 2018

Duration: Two years full-time or part-time equivalent 2 years

Your study experience

Other ways into undergraduate study

Learn how you can plan a pathway into your preferred degree, including single subject entry. See also La Trobe University Access and Equity programs which support a variety of ways into undergraduate study for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage.

Asian studies placement opportunities

A guide on how to locate and apply for work experience opportunities is available at Careers and Employment.
Visa restrictions may apply for International students. All students must have approval from Lecturer/Course coordinator.

Overseas study opportunities

There are many opportunities for La Trobe students to study overseas. Students from overseas can come to La Trobe and do a short term Study Abroad program. Some short courses are also available to international students.  Short courses are also available to international students. Visit International Students for more information.

Opportunities available outside La Trobe University

The Walter Mangold Trust provides a number of scholarships to Australian Undergraduates studying Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese or Spanish Languages to enable students to spend a period of time in a foreign country, with the intention of furthering the education, communication and understanding between peoples and cultures. The grants are restricted to applicants who are residents of Victoria.  Visit the Walter Mangold Trust Fund website to learn more.

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About the academic staff

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