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The Bachelor of Asian Studies provides a pathway for ambitious and adventurous people in all fields of study to gain the language skills and cultural-historical expertise critical to leading that engagement. Graduates emerge with a nuanced understanding of the Asian region and its complex national and subnational parts.singly competitive job market.

The Bachelor of Asian Studies provides a firm footing in how to study and engage with Asia with both language and discipline/area studies to create a unique and world class experience.

The College of Asia and the Pacific's (CAP's) breadth of Asia and Pacific language offerings is unmatched anywhere in Australia is globally recognised. All students in the Bachelor of Asian Studies must complete at least four course/a minor in an Asian language, and we encourage students who begin the study of an Asian language at university to complete a full language major in order to graduate with the proficiency required to function as an Asia specialist in the competitive job market. Placement testing allows students with existing expertise in a language to enter at their current proficiency level and develop their language skills from that point.

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Major: Indonesian Studies
With over 250 million people spread over 17,000 islands Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim nation and its third largest democracy. It is also the biggest exporter of certain key commodities, and the diverse and geographically spread population is well-connected to digital media. Indonesia is often described as Australia’s most important neighbour, and Australian scholarship on Indonesia is regarded as the best in the world. The Indonesian Studies Minor provides a depth of understanding of the vast and vibrant Indonesian society, politics, and culture. The Minor balances the scope of study between past history and present challenges, as well as analytical approaches drawn from the humanities and the social sciences. Training in this Minor will significantly enhance qualifications and opportunities for employment in a wide range of fields, such as NGOs and development, media, education, government offices, or business and commerce. Successful completion of the Minor will also provide students a springboard for further research work in a higher degree programs. The Indonesian Studies Minor is designed to complement the Indonesian Language Minor, though knowledge of the Indonesian language is not required for courses in the Indonesian Studies Minor.