Australian National University (ANU)
4 years full-time
Explore Asia-Pacific politics, security, and culture through a rigorous four-year program combining ANU's expertise with opportunities for dual-degree study in Japan. Ideal for students seeking deep regional understanding and international experience.
Applicants must achieve an ATAR of 82 or equivalent International Baccalaureate score of 31 from the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education. Students must meet ANU's English Language Admission Requirements for Bachelor Degree programs. Adjustment factors may be available for students facing difficult circumstances, provided they achieve a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment. Prior knowledge of Asia-Pacific affairs is not required, though strong analytical and communication skills are beneficial.
The program requires 192 units structured across four thematic areas. Students complete 24 units of introductory courses covering political order in Asia, peace and conflict, Pacific studies, and international security. Core capstone courses (24 units) address humanitarianism, global governance, Pacific politics, and Australia's regional security. Thematic courses (36 units) span politics and government (covering Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia, and Pacific politics), international relations and security (Northeast Asian relations, Southeast Asian security, foreign policy), conflict and peacebuilding (human rights, natural resource conflicts, gender studies), and history and culture (modern Asian history, cultural studies, linguistic histories). Students may study Japanese language (up to 24 units). Dual-degree students complete 96 units at Ritsumeikan University including global liberal arts, research methods, cultural studies, and civilizations.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in political, business, government, and academic leadership globally. The university's exceptional strength in Asia-Pacific studies, combined with its innovative dual-degree partnership with Ritsumeikan University in Japan, provides students with unparalleled access to comparative regional perspectives and international study opportunities. ANU's rigorous curriculum integrates multiple disciplinary approaches to develop critical thinking about complex regional challenges.
Graduates are well-positioned for careers in diplomacy, international relations, government policy, development organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. The program prepares students for roles in foreign affairs, international development, security analysis, cultural diplomacy, and regional governance. The dual-degree option particularly enhances career prospects in Japanese-Australian relations, regional business, and international organizations operating across the Asia-Pacific.
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