Overview | Summary of Courses

Offered By:	ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Academic Contact:	graduate.programs.asianstudies@anu.edu.au

The Master of Asian Studies is a 72 unit coursework degree with a vocational emphasis focussed on training graduates for employment in government, the diplomatic service, education, research and analysis, consultancies and international aid agencies. It is an intensive program promoting advanced study of China, Japan, Korea and contiguous areas. 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. This degree is not designed to lead to a PhD but may lead to a MPhil in special circumstances.

The Master of Asian Studies (East Asian Studies) is NOT available to new students in 2005 and beyond. Candidates should consider the Master of Asia-Pacific studies as an alternative program of study.

Prerequisites

Applicants for direct entry to the MAS should normally hold or expect to hold a Bachelor degree with at least 2A honours, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should normally hold an Asian language qualification equal to a completed introductory level of language study, relevant to their chosen specialisation. Graduate Diploma students who perform at an overall level of distinction (70%) or higher in the coursework may, with the permission of the prescribed authority, transfer their enrolment to the MAS. Overseas candidates from non-English speaking backgrounds must demonstrate that they meet the University's minimum entry language requirements. Mid-year entry is possible with a modified program negotiated with Program Convener.



Mid-Year Entry Information:
Students wishing to enter the MAS or upgrade to the MAS from the Graduate Diploma should be aware that the MAS is designed as a 12-month program of two consecutive semesters plus a research component. The program begins in March and concludes at the end of February the following year. Students use the summer session to write their research essay, which must be submitted by the end of February - one year after the program commencement. Mid-year entry for full-time students will be considered only in exceptional circumstances.
Part-time students may begin mid-year.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.