Overview

During this Pacific Studies program at the Australian National University you will also have the opportunity to engage in internship and immersion programs in Oceania, boosting your language skills and expertise in the region.

Learning Outcomes

Critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understand the global significance of Oceania as a region of diverse societies, cultures and languages;

Demonstrate an understanding of diverse disciplinary approaches and methods drawn from the humanities, social sciences and environmental studies, to synthesize knowledge about Oceania and its place in the world;

Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the diversity of indigenous, popular culture, policy and scholarly perspectives on and within Oceania;

Evaluate knowledge and ideas and debate issues using academic and other approaches addressing a variety of scholarly, policy and public audiences;

Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems individually as well as collaboratively.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Pacific Studies in a Globalising World

Politics and Development in the Contemporary Pacific

Pacific Engagement Project

Readings in Indigenous Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: 13th May Applications close for Early Offer applications.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies American and Australasian studies View 7 other Bachelors in Ethnic 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

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General requirements

CRICOS: 075274J

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

49820 AUD / year

≈ 49820 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Pacific Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canberra

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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