Graduate Certificate
Indonesia and Japan play an important role in contemporary political, economic and environmental global change. This six-month graduate certificate will provide students with the opportunity to advance their understanding of the Asian language through an immersive learning experience either at one of our partner universities in Indonesia or Japan, or by studying at our Perth campus.
To complement your studies, students will also have the options to study subjects such as literature, media, religion, history, politics, economics, sociology and anthropology of Japan or Indonesia in the relevant language. These areas combined will enable you to build a specialisation with a wealth of knowledge of the region and personal networks in the community.
3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Asian Language at Murdoch
1. This six-months course offers an in-country experience for postgraduate credit. This can be extended to a full year of overseas study as a component of the Graduate Diploma in Asian Language.
2. Expand your global career opportunities by learning an Asian language.
3. Study at one of our partner universities in Indonesia or Japan. You could study in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hyogo, Hokkaido, Yogyakarta or Bandung.
What you'll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. In this course you will:
* Advance your knowledge of the Japanese or Indonesian language.
* Gain an understanding of the culture and society of Japan or Indonesia.
* Develop a strong understanding of politics, economics, sociology and religion in Japan or Indonesia.
Your career
This course will support career development of students looking to work in areas such as teaching, foreign affairs, law, public service, hospitality, business, and journalism that require a broad interdisciplinary background in the Asian cultural, political and economic context. Careers could include:
* Language Teacher
* Diplomat
* International Liaison Officer
* Public Servant
* Foreign Correspondent or Journalist.
* Tourism Operator
* Translator
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AQF Level 7 (Bachelors) degree with 3 years of study in the relevant Asian language, or equivalent.
Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.