Master of Asian Studies 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Australian National University (ANU) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

56,120 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Asian Studies equips students to become independent researchers and effective collaborators who will advance the study of Asian cultures, histories, and languages. Students can develop expertise tailored to their interests through access to a world-leading community of experts on the region. Disciplines emphasised in the program include archaeology, history, anthropology, gender and cultural studies, linguistics, and literary and translation studies. The ANU offers globally renowned training in thirteen languages from the region as well as opportunities for in-country study. The program supports research network-building across the regional, disciplinary, and methodological diversity of Asian Studies through a strong focus on comparative inquiry and collaborative work. This approach prepares students to apply their understanding of Asian cultures, histories and languages in practical ways to meet the challenges of today’s world. Graduates of this program will exit with bespoke expertise in fields of their choice, coupled with the ability to participate in scholarly debates, research collaborations, and practical problem-solving across Asian Studies as a whole.


This program is available for applications to commence from first semester, 2026

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Asian Studies equips students to become independent researchers and effective collaborators who will advance the study of Asian cultures, histories, and languages. Students can develop expertise tailored to their interests through access to a world-leading community of experts on the region. Disciplines emphasised in the program include archaeology, history, anthropology, gender and cultural studies, linguistics, and literary and translation studies. The ANU offers globally renowned training in thirteen languages from the region as well as opportunities for in-country study. The program supports research network-building across the regional, disciplinary, and methodological diversity of Asian Studies through a strong focus on comparative inquiry and collaborative work. This approach prepares students to apply their understanding of Asian cultures, histories and languages in practical ways to meet the challenges of today’s world. Graduates of this program will exit with bespoke expertise in fields of their choice, coupled with the ability to participate in scholarly debates, research collaborations, and practical problem-solving across Asian Studies as a whole.


This program is available for applications to commence from first semester, 2026

Admission Requirements

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Applicants must present one of the following:
  • a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
  • a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7
  • a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
  • a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
  • a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7
  • a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program


At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

1 Year

Tuition fees

International
56,120 AUD

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