Australian National University (ANU)
4 years full-time
An innovative research-focused undergraduate degree combining humanities and social sciences disciplines with deep regional expertise in Asia and the Pacific. Ideal for intellectually curious students seeking one-on-one mentoring from world-leading researchers and opportunities for independent research and fieldwork abroad.
Domestic school-leavers must achieve an ATAR of 99 or International Baccalaureate score of 43. Domestic non-school leavers, including mature age applicants and students transferring to ANU, can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). International applicants must meet specific entry requirements for international undergraduate applicants. Students must have completed the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent, or possess a completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, or equivalent qualification. Adjustment factors may be available for eligible students facing difficult circumstances.
The program requires completion of 192 units across multiple disciplinary areas. Students must complete minimum 6 units each in: Social Science Disciplinary Approaches (including Asian Politics, Criminology, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Social Research, and Security Studies); Humanities Disciplinary Approaches (including Anthropology, English, Gender Studies, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy); Theory and Method courses (including Ethnography, Environmental Measurement, Historical Approaches, Digital Humanities, Indigenous Research, and Political Analysis); Indigenous Themes courses; and Asia-Pacific courses. Students complete minimum 36 units of Advanced Studies Courses, 18 units from Majors/Minors, and 48 units in an Honours Specialisation chosen from options including Anthropology, Asia-Pacific Studies, Australian Indigenous Studies, Criminology, Demography, Development Studies, Digital Humanities, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Gender/Sexuality/Culture, History, International Relations, Language Studies, Middle Eastern/Central Asian Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Security Studies, or Sociology.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in political, business, government, and academic leadership positions globally. The PhB program is uniquely designed to combine disciplinary expertise with regional specialization in Asia and the Pacific, offering one-on-one mentoring from world-leading researchers at the forefront of their fields. The program provides an academically rigorous learning environment with opportunities for international exchange, fieldwork abroad, and participation in a dynamic cohort of research-focused students.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in research, academia, government, policy analysis, international relations, cultural institutions, and think tanks. The program develops highly marketable skills in independent research, oral and written communication, and teamwork. Graduates can pursue roles in political leadership, business management, government administration, academic research, cultural heritage, international development, security studies, and public policy. The research-focused training and regional expertise make graduates competitive for postgraduate study and professional roles requiring advanced analytical and communication skills.
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