Master of Arts - Postgraduate / Graduate Coursework
Asia and You
The world has dramatically changed in the last 15 years; Asia is no longer at the margins of the world economy rather the world economy is now revolving around countries like China and India. These are not simply manufacturing and trading hubs but cultural, scientific, intellectual and military powerhouses. The rise of Asia returns us to the pre modern world when Europe’s political power and economic development were far behind those of South and East Asia, home to some of the world's oldest civilisations. Asia today is diverse, with many ethnic groups and complex political arrangements. The region contains both post-industrial, wealthy societies and others struggling with economic development, poverty and inequality.
Careers with a future
With 70 per cent of Australian exports going to Asia and deepening ties in investment, education, tourism and various cultural activities, Asia literacy is no longer an option but a requirement for a successful international career. Understanding the modern world requires us all to engage with Asia at a time when Asian influence is playing such an important role in the US, Europe and Africa. The Master of Asian Studies provides essential professional training for a number of career options, such as business, journalism, diplomacy, teaching, working with NGOs and international agencies. Our past students have found employment in all these fields. Moreover, the demand for Asian expertise is worldwide, with European, Asian, American, Latin American and African companies all searching for Asia literate employees.
Why Choose Asian Studies at Monash?
Monash University, one of the leading centres in Asian studies in Australia, has more than 200 researchers working on aspects of politics, history, economy and culture in Asia. For the last 50 years Monash scholars have been at the cutting edge of research focussed on the dynamics of Asian societies. Their knowledge and expertise are available to you through the Master of Asian Studies, providing you with the literacy and skills necessary to understand this most important and complex region.
For details, please refer to the full description and structure of the program and information on coursework, language study and the supervised small research project.
Entry Requirements
For full details of the structure of this course, see:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3084.html
http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/3084/
Applicants should have a bachelors degree with at least a credit average in the final year, or a bachelors pass degree with demonstrable professional experience at a senior level in a relevant area.
How to apply
Please follow the instructions as appropriate:
Domestic Students
http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3084/domestic-requirements.html
International Students
http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3084/international-requirements.html
Contact Details
For consultation on matters connected to the following units, the co-ordinators and lectures are:
APG4382/5382
Dr Jeremy Breaden
Email: Jeremy.Breaden@monash.edu
Tel: +61 3 990 52275
APG4385/5385
Dr Joel Atkinson
Email: Joel.Atkinson@monash.edu
Tel: +61 3 990 52254
Course Director
Dr Max Richter
Email: Max.Richter@monash.edu
Resources for current students
Additional reading materials
Cover sheet for assignments
Asian Studies Research Collection (Monash University Library)
