Major overview
Explore Asian cultures, societies and global connections with an Asian Studies major
3 reasons to study Asian Studies at Murdoch University
- Study in-country in Indonesia, Japan and other countries, often supported by scholarships, and gain first-hand cultural experience.
- Learn from world-leading academics with deep expertise in Asian cultures, histories and global dynamics.
- Combine Asian Studies with a wide range of arts degree majors, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your career goals.
What you’ll learn
- Analyse the cultures, histories and societies of countries across Asia.
- Examine political systems, regional relationships and global connections within Asia.
- Evaluate cultural perspectives and social dynamics across diverse Asian contexts.
- Use knowledge from different fields to understand the key issues affecting the region.
- Communicate cross-cultural insights clearly in written and verbal formats.
Having completed three semesters and my honours research in Indonesia, I was able to get a much better idea of development on the ground. I found that when I graduated, I had a more realistic idea of what to expect in the workplace.
Karis Erceg, Bachelor of Arts
Your future career in Asia-focused roles
- International relations officer
- Policy officer
- Diplomatic or trade support officer
- Cultural liaison officer
- International development officer
- Tourism or international program coordinator
- Communications or research officer
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Major Structure
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To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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