South East Asian Studies Specialization
South East Asian Studies Specialization - Overview
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Faculty of Asian Studies |
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The Graduate Diploma of Asian Studies (Southeast Asian Studies) is an intensive two-semester program promoting the advanced study of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Tibet. There is a particular interest in the study of Islam in Southeast Asia. The program is able to draw on the expertise of a great range of scholars specialising in various disciplines and countries of the region from all parts of the university. It encourages applications from mature-age and part-time students and has trained graduates for employment in government, the diplomatic service, education, research and analysis, consultancies and international aid agencies.
The Graduate Diploma (South East Asian Studies) is NOT available to new students in 2005 and beyond. Candidates should consider the [Master of Asia-Pacific studies|7505XMAPS] as an alternative program of study.
Prerequisites
Applicants should normally hold or expect to hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution at a standard indicating an ability to undertake postgraduate work. Overseas candidates from non-English speaking backgrounds must demonstrate that they meet the University's minimum English language entry requirements. Mid-year entry is possible.
Mid-Year Entry Information:
Students will normally be required to begin their studies in the first semester of any year. However, depending on the student's competency in their chosen Asian language and on the particular nature of the course of studies proposed, mid-year entry for full-time students may be possible with a modified program negotiated with the Program Convenor.
Part-time students may begin mid-year.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
