Social Justice and Asian Studies

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 10.9 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 12.3 k / Year(s)  
501–600 place StudyQA ranking:10019 Duration:3 years

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The Bachelor of Social Science (Social Justice and Asian Studies) allows you to explore the political, psychological, cultural and environmental issues that shape Asian societies.

This degree will allow you to combine Asian language and culture with theoretical perspectives and apply it to Asian institutional structures, policy frameworks, political systems and ideologies, economies and security regimes. You will also study the complexities of cross-cultural interaction and issues.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x Social Justice Major8 

plus 1 x Second Major8 

plus 4 x Electives 
or 1 x 4-unit Minor

4

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

SOC1000Approaches to the Social Sciences

SOC3000Collaborative Community Problem Solving

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology1

 Or

SOC1001Conflict and Peace2

Asian Studies Major:

INR2002Contemporary Issues in Asia

INR3002Nationalism and Revolution in Southeast Asia

INR3004Change in Contemporary China

HMT3001Independent Study Project A

 OR

HMT3002Independent Study Project B

IND1000Indonesian 1A

 OR

LAC1001Language Survival Skills3

IND2000Indonesian 1B

 OR

LAC1002Language, Peoples and Places3

IND2021Intermediate Indonesian A

 OR

LAC2001Language, Culture and Custom3

INR2002Contemporary Issues in Asia

 OR

LAC2002Language, History and Identity3

Footnotes

1 Semester 1 only.

2 Semester 2 only.

3 Mandarin Chinese stream.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

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