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Murdoch University

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Graduate Diploma in Asian Language (In-Country) (GradDipAsianLangIn-Country)

  • Graduate Diploma

For political, economic, environmental and cultural reasons, Japan and Indonesia will play an increasingly important role in contemporary global change.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
G1072
Study Mode
In person

About this course

For political, economic, environmental and cultural reasons, Japan and Indonesia will play an increasingly important role in contemporary global change. The Australian Government is seeking to make study in Asia a 'rite of passage', to enable Australians to develop a deep and engaged knowledge of the countries and languages of Asia.

This qualification is the only course in Australia that offers a full year in-country experience for postgraduate credit. It is designed for students interested in developing an advanced knowledge of an Asian language, through a program of study at universities in Japan or Indonesia. This qualification requires full-time study overseas for two semesters.

Immersed in the language every day for a full year, you will develop your Japanese or Indonesian skills to an advanced level. You can also study a variety of subjects such as the literature, media, religion, history, politics, economics, sociology and anthropology of Japan or Indonesia. These areas combined will make you a specialist of Japan or Indonesia with a wealth of knowledge of the region and personal networks in the community.

Note - as teaching of this course is conducted at Murdoch's partner universities in Japan and Indonesia, it takes several months to process institutional arrangements. You will therefore need to apply well in advance before your intended commencement of this course.

AQF Level 7 (bachelor) degree with 3 years of study in the relevant Asian language or equivalent is required to apply for this course.

Study locations

External

What you will learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • advanced knowledge of the language (Japanese or Indonesian)
  • understanding the culture and society of Japan or Indonesia, both traditional and contemporary
  • understanding history, politics, economics and religions in Japan or Indonesia.

Career pathways

This course will serve the career development needs of those seeking 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
  • Tourism Operator
  • International Liaison Officer
  • Public Servant
  • Foreign Correspondent or Journalist.