For decades, Indonesian Studies at ANU has been one of the world's strongest centres of excellence in the field, thanks to the unparalleled size, range, and quality of experts on campus. The major provides a well integrated training, keeping a good balance in the scope of study between the past history and present challenges, as well as in terms of analytical approaches drawn from the humanities and the social sciences. Training in this major will significantly enhance qualifications and opportunities for employment in a wide range of fields, such as media industry, education, government offices, or commerce.

The Indonesian studies major is designed to complement the Indonesian language major, though knowledge of the Indonesian language is not required for courses in the Indonesian studies major 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a minor in Indonesian Studies, graduates will be able to: 

• Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to Indonesian Studies.

• Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to Indonesian Studies.

• Determine the processes through which current knowledge about Indonesian Studies has been developed.

Course Lists

The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive   list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major,   whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of   courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.

Relevant Degrees

• Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies (Year in Asia) (BAPYA)
• Bachelor of Asian Studies (BASIA)
• Bachelor of Pacific Studies (BPAST)