South Asian Studies Specialization
South Asian Studies Specialization - Overview
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ANU College of Asia and the Pacific |
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The Master of Arts (Asian Studies) (South Asian Studies) is a coursework and research award which promotes advanced study of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. The degree offers training to graduates for employment in government, the diplomatic service, education, research and analysis, consultancies and international aid agencies. 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. Completion of this degree, particularly in the research component, provides successful candidates with a pathway to undertaking higher academic studies.
Prerequisites
Applicants 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 MA(AS) specialising in South Asian Studies. 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 with a modified program negotiated with the Graduate Academic Adviser.
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 Graduate Academic Adviser. Part-time students may begin mid-year.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
