Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Asia and the Pacific

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) or PhB is an innovative, research-focused undergraduate degree designed for intellectually curious students who want to explore their interests beyond the classroom.

It’s the only program of its kind where disciplinary knowledge is enriched by a deep regional understanding of Asia and the Pacific.As a member of our interdisciplinary research community you will have the opportunity to explore your interests through a diverse range of disciplines including:

history, international relations, gender, culture, strategic studies, literature, politics, linguistics, anthropology, law and regulation, archaeology and economics.You will receive one-on-one mentoring from a range of world-leading researchers at the forefront of their fields and develop your capacity for independent research and critical thinking in an academically rigorous learning environment.The flexible nature of our PhB allows you and your academic mentors to design the program to suit your interests and includes advanced courses tailored to provide you with the high-level academic skills you need to take the first step in your research career.During your final year of study you will be encouraged to undertake fieldwork abroad as you embark on a year-long independent research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

With the PhB you can choose your own adventure while gaining exceptional preparation in your chosen field and special opportunities to pursue the study of Asia and the Pacific at the highest level.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) requires the completion of 192 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses.

The 192 units must consist of:

144 units from completion of the following initial components:

A minimum of 48 units from completion of courses that are listed in the following majors or minors and lists of courses:

Majors

Anthropology Major

Arabic Major

Archaeology Major

Asian and Pacific Linguistics Major

Asian History Major

Asia-Pacific International Relations Major

Asia-Pacific Politics Major

Asia-Pacific Security Studies Major

Chinese Language Major

Chinese Studies Major

French Language and Culture Major

Hindi Language Major

India Studies major

Indonesian Language Major

Indonesian Studies Major

Japanese Language Major

Japanese Linguistics Major

Japanese Studies Major

Korean Language Major

Korean Studies Major

Linguistics Major

Northeast Asian Studies Major

Pacific Studies Major

Peace and Conflict Studies Major

Sanskrit Language Major

Southeast Asian Studies Major

Spanish Major

Thai Language Major

Vietnamese Language Major

War Studies Major

Minors

Advanced Arabic Minor

Advanced Chinese Language Minor

Advanced French Studies Minor

Advanced Japanese Language Minor

Advanced Korean Language Minor

Advanced Sanskrit Language Minor

Advanced Spanish Studies Minor

Asia Pacific Archaeology Minor

Asian and Pacific Anthropology Minor

Asian and Pacific Literature and Film Minor

Burmese Language Minor

Literary Chinese Minor

Mongolian Language Minor

Tetum Language Minor

Tok Pisin Minor

Any other 1000, 2000 or 3000 level courses offered by the College of Asia and the Pacific.

VCUG Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate Courses

A research internship or industry experience related to the Asia-Pacific region

An international experience at a university in the Asia-Pacific Region.

AND

A minimum of 36 units from completion of PhB specific Advanced Studies Courses or Advanced Studies Extension courses that are listed in the majors and minors referenced above or courses offered by the College of Asia and the Pacific, of which :

A minimum of 18 units of Advanced Studies Courses from the following list, which may be completed more than once:

ASIA1114 Advanced Studies in Asia and the Pacific 1

ASIA2114 Advanced Studies in Asia and the Pacific 2

ASIA3114 Advanced Studies in Asia and the Pacific 3

AND

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU.

48 units from completion of either:

Asia-Pacific Honours Specialisation

Security Studies Honours Specialisation

Over the initial component (the first 144 units):

Students must have no failing grades (N, NCN, WN) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) – Asia and the Pacific. Students who receive a failing grade are deemed to have failed to maintain progression requirements and will be transferred to a different degree program, depending on the coursework already completed.

Before commencing the concluding component (the 48 units, the honours year):

In order to progress into the honours year, students must meet the following entry requirements:

Students must achieve a minimum of a 75% weighted average mark in the 36 units of courses in the major cognate to the honours specialisation, excluding 1000-level courses in order to continue to the concluding component of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to a different degree program, depending on courses studied.

Performance during the honours year:

Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).

HONS4100 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated using the formula: S (mark x units) / S units, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero

Students who achieve a final Honours mark from 50% to 79% will graduate from one of the following, depending on courses studied:

Bachelor of Asian Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Languages (Honours)

Bachelor of Pacific Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of International Security Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Student who do not successfully complete the Honours year with a final mark of at least 50% will graduate from one of the following, depending on courses studied:

Bachelor of Asian Studies

Bachelor of Languages

Bachelor of Pacific Studies

Bachelor of International Security Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Majors

• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Archaeology
• Asian History
• Asia-Pacific International Relations
• Asia-Pacific Politics
• Asia-Pacific Security Studies
• Chinese Language
• Chinese Studies
• French Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• India Studies
• Indonesian Language
• Indonesian Studies
• Japanese Language
• Japanese Linguistics
• Japanese Studies
• Korean Language
• Korean Studies
• Linguistics
• Northeast Asian Studies
• Pacific Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Sanskrit Language
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Spanish
• Thai Language
• Vietnamese Language
• War Studies

Minors

• Advanced Arabic
• Advanced Chinese Language
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced Japanese Language
• Advanced Korean Language
• Advanced Sanskrit Language
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Asian and Pacific Anthropology
• Asian and Pacific Archaeology
• Asian and Pacific Literature and Film
• Burmese Language
• Mongolian Language
• Tetum Language

Specialisations

• Security Studies Honours

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications and including any eligible adjustments:

- An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR

- A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR

- At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR

- An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

Other requirements

Admission also requires a successful assessment of suitability based on a supplementary form and two referee reports. ;The form and reports must be submitted by November 30 in the year of application. Submission of this form is compulsory for all applicants.

Entry requirements

Domestic School-leavers

Domestic students completing an Australian Year 12 or the IB program (November session) in Australia in 2019 apply directly to The Australian National University by submitting an Admission, Scholarships and Accommodation application here. All students will still need to meet the published entry requirements for the program they have applied for.

In addition to meeting the published entry requirements, school leavers are required met the co-curricular or service requirement (CCS). The CCS functions as a threshold that is either met or not met, you can learn more about the CCS and check if you’ve met the CCS requirement here.

You will be directed to the appropriate application system when you select ‘Apply’.

Domestic Non-School leavers

Domestic non-school leavers (including students transferring to ANU, mature age applicants and students who are otherwise not a school-leaver) can apply to ANU via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

You will be directed to the appropriate application system when you select ‘Apply’

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants.

Additional Information for applicants

More information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found on the ANU website.

The National Register of higher education providers is an authoritative source of information that will help you confirm your institution of choice is registered to deliver higher education in Australia.

The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website allows you to do side-by-side comparisons of Australian universities, so you can find out more about the universities that interest you.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The admission requirements listed on this page are a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Adjustment Factors

ANU offers rank adjustments for a number of adjustment factors, including for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. Rank adjustments are applied to Bachelor degree applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 points (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustments, maximum 10 equity-based adjustments and maximum 5 Elite Athlete adjustments) will be awarded. Please note that Adjustment Factors vary and do not apply to a select few programs, please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

1. Engage with Asia and the Pacific using sophisticated concepts and methods from the humanities and social sciences to develop, review, analyse and synthesise knowledge about this region, and its place in the world.
2. Critically analyse the research literature related to topics of interest to make meaningful contributions to the study of the Asia and Pacific region.
3. Create specialist knowledge on the Asia Pacific region that helps to build an integrated understanding of complex social, cultural, political and/or linguistic issues.
4. Convey and relate professional and disciplinary knowledge to diverse audiences using appropriate styles.
5. Exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems, while working and learning in both independent and collaborative ways.
6. Negotiate research projects considering their academic relevance, possible academic contributions, and ethical implications,
7. Undertake independent research drawing on high level project management skills and a well-honed understanding of feasibility and collegiality.
8. Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.