Overview

This Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies BA programme from The University of Western Australia equips you with the cultural literacy that is increasingly sought after by employers both in government and the private sector.

You'll learn to:

demonstrate critical knowledge of debates and discourses surrounding contemporary issues in Asia

understand the complexities of sociocultural, political, economic and environmental transformations and interactions in postcolonial Asia

demonstrate ethical sensitivity towards our diverse and globalised world

Careers and opportunities:

Graduates have excellent employment prospects in Australia and in the rising economies of Asia.

Many employers in Australia and Asia – including human rights, education, tourism and media organisations, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the World Bank, and the United Nations – give priority to the employment of graduates with an Asia-related academic background.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asian Societies and Cultures

Asia from Colonial to Modern

Culture, Society and the State in Asia

Australia and Asia

Popular Culture in Asia

Indonesian Politics and Culture

Issues in Japanese Society and Culture

Social Issues in Contemporary China

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Language Studies Asian studies View 58 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 00126G

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

9

Canadian High School (except Quebec)

68

French Baccalaureate

10

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750

507

GCE A-Levels

8

German Abitur

3.6

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

14

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)

45

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65

75.5

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

24

Malaysian STPM

10

Monash University Foundation Year

254

NCUK Foundation Program

8

Norwegian Vitnemål

3.5

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels

6.5

South African National Senior Certificate

4

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

324

Sweden Slutbetyg

14.5

Trinity College Foundation

280

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

14

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program

61

US College Board Advanced Placements

7

US College Board SAT

1130

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51000 AUD / year

≈ 51000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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