This is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader of the information and communications technology revolution.
As a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society you will not only learn advanced computing techniques and have the opportunity to complete a unique specialisation, but also develop exceptional professional skills including communication and teamwork.
While some of our students are developing code which controls unmanned aerial vehicles, others are busy writing algorithms to mine through Peta-bytes of data. If mastering challenging projects is your thing, the ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) can launch you into a spectacular career.
As Australia’s engagement with the Pacific increases, so too does the need for graduates with Pacific expertise.
The Bachelor of Pacific Studies will provide you with a deep understanding of the diversity, history and contemporary issues of Oceania, so you can take a leading role in Pacific policy and development.
You will also have the opportunity to engage in internship and immersion programs in Oceania, boosting your language skills and expertise in the region.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
The best computing professionals often have knowledge or a wider field than computing alone. BAC graduates will be ideally positioned to shape their chosen sector of the computing industry now and into the future. They will acquire the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the ICT industry.
Opportunities exist in high tech industries, software start-ups computing research and development as well as specialist computing organisations. Examples include, software developers, data mining specialists for insurance, banking and health sectors, human-computer interaction specialists for software services industries, embedded systems developers for defence, and automotive industries.
The best computing professionals often have knowledge or a wider field than computing alone. BAC graduates will be ideally positioned to shape their chosen sector of the computing industry now and into the future. They will acquire the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the ICT industry.
Opportunities exist in high tech industries, software start-ups computing research and development as well as specialist computing organisations. Examples include, software developers, data mining specialists for insurance, banking and health sectors, human-computer interaction specialists for software services industries, embedded systems developers for defence, and automotive industries.
Learning Outcomes
Define and analyse complex problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.
Demonstrate an operational and theoretical understanding of the foundations of computer science including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.
Recognise connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.
Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.
Demonstrate an understanding of deep knowledge in at least one area of computer science.
Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.
Work effectively within teams in order to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognises the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and self- and peer-assess performance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of research methodologies, including defining research problems, background reading and literature review, designing experiments, and effectively communicating results.
Apply research methods to the solution of contemporary research problems in computer science.
- Critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understand the global significance of Oceania as a region of diverse societies, cultures and languages;
- Demonstrate an understanding of diverse disciplinary approaches and methods drawn from the humanities, social sciences and environmental studies, to synthesize knowledge about Oceania and its place in the
world; - Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the diversity of indigenous, popular culture, policy and scholarly perspectives on and within Oceania;
- Evaluate knowledge and ideas and debate issues using academic and other approaches addressing a variety of scholarly, policy and public audiences;
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems individually as well as collaboratively.
Further Information
The computing industry has grown very rapidly in the last 40 years, with various specialized areas requiring advanced computational techniques emerging. The pervasiveness of computers and computer-enabled devices is rapidly becoming established in modern society. Humans are interacting with computers in ever more profound and sophisticated ways. Allied with this, computers are having to act more intelligently in many different contexts. As the scale and complexity of these computer systems increases, so too do challenges in their engineering. As the amount of data increases exponentially, new challenges in the mining and warehousing of information emerge. In all areas of computing, increasingly sophisticated algorithms underpin all of the resulting technologies. The resulting hardware and software systems in these areas are complex; hence a systems engineering perspective on their design and construction is valuable.
In these areas of computing, another emerging trend is linkages with other disciplines. Valuable perspectives on artificial intelligence are emerging from the study of natural intelligence and biological systems. Psychology is a central element in human-computer interaction. The explosion in the volume and utility of information from bioinformatics is a key driver of large-scale data systems. An engineering approach, with emphasis on both hardware and software, is needed for the design of embedded computing technology. In all cases, reliable and systematic software development remains as a key element.
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing graduate will posses technical knowledge of programming, With these as a foundation, their technical knowledge will have been honed by the study of a selection of advanced computing topics. Professional and practical skills in software development will be gained through a series of courses in software analysis, design and construction, capped off with a group software project, With professional skills developed in the areas of entrepreneurship and management, the graduate will be in a position to apply their in-depth technical knowledge to become innovators in industry.
The best computing professionals are informed by knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. Graduates fulfilling a Major in an area of advanced computing and a cognate interdisciplinary area will be ideally positioned to shape the respective sector of the computing industry as it evolves over the near future. This will also imbue a capacity for lifelong learning by exposure to a broader range of perspectives and of ways of studying.
The degree also offers a research pathway for graduates wishing to pursue careers with a high emphasis on research.
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
The computing industry has grown very rapidly in the last 40 years, with various specialized areas requiring advanced computational techniques emerging. The pervasiveness of computers and computer-enabled devices is rapidly becoming established in modern society. Humans are interacting with computers in ever more profound and sophisticated ways. Allied with this, computers are having to act more intelligently in many different contexts. As the scale and complexity of these computer systems increases, so too do challenges in their engineering. As the amount of data increases exponentially, new challenges in the mining and warehousing of information emerge. In all areas of computing, increasingly sophisticated algorithms underpin all of the resulting technologies. The resulting hardware and software systems in these areas are complex; hence a systems engineering perspective on their design and construction is valuable.
In these areas of computing, another emerging trend is linkages with other disciplines. Valuable perspectives on artificial intelligence are emerging from the study of natural intelligence and biological systems. Psychology is a central element in human-computer interaction. The explosion in the volume and utility of information from bioinformatics is a key driver of large-scale data systems. An engineering approach, with emphasis on both hardware and software, is needed for the design of embedded computing technology. In all cases, reliable and systematic software development remains as a key element.
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing graduate will posses technical knowledge of programming, With these as a foundation, their technical knowledge will have been honed by the study of a selection of advanced computing topics. Professional and practical skills in software development will be gained through a series of courses in software analysis, design and construction, capped off with a group software project, With professional skills developed in the areas of entrepreneurship and management, the graduate will be in a position to apply their in-depth technical knowledge to become innovators in industry.
The best computing professionals are informed by knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. Graduates fulfilling a Major in an area of advanced computing and a cognate interdisciplinary area will be ideally positioned to shape the respective sector of the computing industry as it evolves over the near future. This will also imbue a capacity for lifelong learning by exposure to a broader range of perspectives and of ways of studying.
The degree also offers a research pathway for graduates wishing to pursue careers with a high emphasis on research.
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 90
- QLD Band:
- 6
- International Baccalaureate:
- 33
Pathways
There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours):
- ANU: The ANU Bachelor of Information Technology provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
- International agreements/pathways: College of Engineering and Computer Science has a range of articulation agreements with institutions around the world. Students completing the appropriate qualification in these institutions may be approved for entry and credit exemptions towards Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major), NSW: Mathematics or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
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. Subject and performance-based adjustments do not apply to programs with a minimum selection rank of 98 or higher. Visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Pacific Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $45,600.00
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.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 144 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 24 units that come from completion of 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science.
The 144 units must include:
54 units from completion of compulsory courses from the following list:
COMP1600 Foundations of Computing
COMP2100 Software Design Methodologies
COMP2120 Software Engineering
COMP2300 Computer Organisation and Program Execution
COMP2310 Systems, Networks and Concurrency
COMP2420 Introduction to Data Management, Analysis and Security
COMP3600 Algorithms
COMP4450 Advanced Computing Research Methods
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
6 units from completion of course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
6 units from completion of course from the following list:
COMP1110 Structured Programming
COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced)
24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:
Intelligent Systems
Systems and Architecture
Theoretical Computer Science
6 units from completion of further courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
6 units from completion of further 3000- level OR 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
Either:
12 units from completion of 3000- or 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
Or:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation
VCUG3001 Unravelling Complexity
VCUG3002 Mobilising Research
Either:
6 units from completion of further courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
Or:
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH2301 Games, Graphs and Machines
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques
Either:
24 units from completion of COMP4550 Advanced Computing Research Project
Or:
12 units from completion of COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project
12 units from completion of further 4000-level or 3000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
COMP4801 Final Honours Grade will be used to record the Class of Honours and the Mark. The Honours Mark will be a weighted average percentage mark (APM) calculated by first calculating the average mark for 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses. We denote these averages: A1, A2, A3, and A4 respectively. The averages are computed based on all units counted towards satisfaction of degree requirements, excluding electives that are neither COMP courses nor courses that are listed within the degree's named specialisations. Finally these averages are combined using the formula APM = (0.1 X A1) + (0.2 X A2) + (0.3 X A3) + (0.4 X A4).
The APM will then be used to determine the final grade according to the ANU Honours grading scale, found at http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/grading-scale.
The Bachelor of Pacific Studies flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
24 units from the following compulsory courses:
PASI1011 Pacific Encounters: An introduction to Pacific Studies
PASI1012 Pacific Worlds: critical inquiry in Oceania
PASI2001 Pacific Studies in a Globalising World
PASI3001 The Contemporary Pacific: Society, Politics and Development
A minimum of 6 units from the following 3000 level PASI-coded courses:
PASI3002 Gender and Sexuality in the Pacific
PASI3012 Readings in Indigenous Studies
PASI3005 Pacific Islands Field School
PASI3010 Pacific Engagement Project
PASI3013 Environment and Development in the Pacific
A minimum of 12 units from the following thematic lists:
History and Archaeology
ASIA2301 Human migration and expansion in the rise of the Asia-Pacific
ARCH2005 Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders
PASI2006 War in the Islands: The Second World War in the Pacific
PASI2002 Australia in Oceania in the 19th and 20th centuries
HIST2231 Exploration: Columbus to the Moon
Politics, international relations and security
INTR2010 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific
STST2001 International Security issues in the Asia Pacific
ASIA2087 Peace Building in the Pacific and Asia
ASIA2093 Natural Resource Conflicts in Asia and the Pacific
POLS2055 Pacific Politics
STST2003 Australia and Security in the Pacific
PASI3002 Gender and Sexuality in the Pacific
PASI2030 Study Tour: Regional Policymaking for Pacific Development
Environment and resources
ASIA2301 Human Migration and Expansion in the Rse of the Asia-Pacific
ENVS2005 Islands Sustainable Development: Fiji Field School
ASIA2093 Natural Resource Conflicts in Asia and the Pacific
PASI3013 Environmentand Development in the Pacific
PASI2030 Study Tour: Regional Policymaking for Pacific Development
Culture, literature and language
ASIA2001 Language in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA2308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA3053 The Death of God in the Asia-Pacific
PASI3002 Gender and Sexuality in the Pacific
PASI3005 Pacific Islands Field School
A maximum of 24 units from one of the following minors of languages spoken in the Pacific:
French Language and Culture Minor
Tetum Language Minor
Tok Pisin Language Minor
24 units from completion of one of the following minors:
Languages spoken in the Pacific or of historical and community importance:
Chinese language
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Indonesian language
Japanese language
Tetum Language
Tok Pisin Language
Spanish
Disciplinary and regional studies minors of relevance to the study of the Pacific Islands:
Archaeology
Art History and Theory
Asia-Pacific International Relations
Asian history
Asian Art History
Asian and Pacific Anthropology
Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender
Anthropology
Australian Indigenous Studies
Biodiversity and Conservation Management
Climate Science and Policy
Comparative Politics
Demography
Development Studies
Digital Humanities
Economic Studies
Environmental Policy
Environmental Studies
Gender and Sexuality
Geography
Heritage and Museum Studies
History
Human Rights
Indonesian Studies
International Relations
Linguistics
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Political Theory
Popular Music
Social Research Methods
Sociology
Sustainable Development
Visual Arts Practice
War Studies
A maximum of 6 units from the completion of courses from VCUG Vice Chancellor’s Undergraduate Courses or the following list:
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A
ASIA2110 International Affairs Internship
ASIA2098 Asian and Pacific Studies Internship
ASIA3023 Asia Pacific Week Internship
ASIA3024 Editor’s practicum: online public engagement, academic blogging and digital disruption
ESEN1101 Essential University English
LING2107 Advanced Academic English
Majors
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Pacific Studies Minors
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History and Theory
- Asian and Pacific Anthropology
- Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender
- Asian Art History
- Asian History
- Asia-Pacific International Relations
- Australian Indigenous Studies
- Biodiversity Conservation and Management
- Chinese Language
- Climate Science and Policy
- Demography
- Development Studies
- Digital Humanities
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Computing Elective 6 units | |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | |||
| Year 2 | COMP2100 Software Design Methodologies 6 units | COMP2300 Computer Organisation and Program Execution 6 units | ||
| COMP2120 Software Engineering 6 units | COMP2310 Systems, Networks and Concurrency 6 units | Computing Elective 6 units | ||
| Year 3 | COMP2420 Introduction to Data Management, Analysis and Security 6 units | Computing Specialisation Course 6 Units | ||
| Computing Elective 3000 or 4000 level<b/>6 Units | COMP3600 Algorithms 6 units | |||
| Year 4 | COMP4450 Advanced Computing Research Methods 6 units | Computing Specialisation course 6 units | ||
| Computing elective 3000 or 4000 level 6 units | Computing elective 3000 or 4000 level 6 units | |||
| Year 5 | COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project 6 to 12 units | Computing Elective course 4000 level 6 units | Computing Specialisation course 6 units | |
| COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project 6 to 12 units | Computing Elective course 4000 level 6 units | Computing Specialisation course 6 units |
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The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) (BAC) is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader in technology.
The BAC can be taken as a single degree which includes a number of core and compulsory courses including a computing specialisation. The single degree also offers 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a further computing major, minor, or specialisation), or from other university courses.
The BAC can also be taken as a part of many Flexible Double Degrees.
Single degree
- This degree requires a total of 192 units (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- There are a number of core and compulsory courses
- You will need to complete a computing specialisation
- 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a computing major, minor, or specialisation), or from other university courses.
- You can do a maximum of 60u 1000 level courses in your single degree
Double degree
- There are no university electives available in the Flexible Double Degree.
- This degree requires 144 units of the compulsory Advanced Computing requirements (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- You will need to complete a computing specialisation
- Typically you can do a maximum of 72u 1000 level courses in your Flexible Double Degree
- You can find your Flexible Double Degree with the BSEng from Program and Courses
About this degree
- The degree is made of up compulsory requirements, additional computing electives, and 48 units (eight courses) of electives
- In the single degree you have 48 units of university electives (eight courses). These courses can be used to study more computing courses, or a major or minor from another area of the university including Engineering, or a selection of courses that suits your interests.
- In the Flexible Double Degree, you have no university electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. There are maximum time limits for completion of the degree on a part-time basis. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester though note that you can change your Semester 2 courses all the way until July.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, 48u for the year, and international students cannot study less than 24u a semester expect in exceptional circumstances and with approval.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BAC half of the Flexible Double Degree.
- In choosing your first year programming courses you will have a choice of doing COMP1100 or COMP1130 in Semester 1, and COMP1110 and COMP1140 in Semester 2. The standard courses are COMP1100/1110 but if you have a strong maths background, and/or significant programming experience, you might like to choose COMP1130/1140. Note that you choose 1130 you will be able to drop back to 1100 in the first 2 weeks.
- You should make sure you do MATH1005 and COMP1600 in your first year.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You will be required to complete a specialisation as a compulsory part of your BAC.
Electives
If you are in the single degree then in your first year you have two computing electives and two university electives to choose.
- To find 1000-level (first year) elective courses, use the catalogue search.
- University electives can be additional computing courses, or courses from anywhere in the university.
- You have two computing elective to choose in your first year. One must be a COMP course (eg COMP1720 (S2), COMP1710 (S1) , COMP2400 (S2), or COMP2610(S2)). Your other computing elective could be another COMP course as above, or MATH1013 (S1 or S2), MATH1014, STAT1003 (S1), STAT1008 (S2), ENGN1211 (S1)
- Courses that can be taken in first year as computing or other electives and that meet your computing specialisation requirements are: COMP2610 (Theory of Computer Science Specialisation), and COMP2400 (Systems Architecture Specialisation). Students should consider these in light of their performance in Semester One computing and maths courses and take them only if they have performed well in 1st semester.
- If you enjoy and are good at mathematics and do not plan to do a major from another area of study, then you are encouraged to consider doing the following:
- Suggested university electives in your first year if you are interested in Engineering are: Semester 1 - PHYS1001 or PHYS1101 and Semester 2 – ENGN1218
- Suggested university electives if you are interested in Information Systems are Semester 1 or 2: INFS1001
- If you have an interest in another area (eg management, mathematics, psychology, languages) then you should explore first year courses in these areas and in particular, look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses that you should study.
- Students whose first language is not English often find their transition to studying in Australia difficult because the rules and academic practices here are often very different from their home country. CECS strongly encourages students who have not studied at an Australian university before to complete ESEN1101 - Essential University English as one of their electives in their first year. This course provides additional English reading, writing and speaking assistance as well as resources to ensure you can apply the required Australian academic style to the rest of your university career (e.g. essay and report structure, oral presentations, critical thinking, avoiding academic integrity breaches like plagiarism).
Study Options
Single Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Computing Elective | University Elective |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | Computing Elective | University Elective |
Flexible Double Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Computing Elective 6 Units | Course from other degree |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | Course from other degree | Course from other degree |
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The Bachelor of Pacific Studies is offered through the School of Culture, History and Language. Upon completion of this degree, you will have developed specific knowledge of Pacific Studies and a range of transferable skills that will prepare you for work or further study.
Single degree
- This degree requires the completion of 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses is allowed
- 48 units must come from completion of the Pacific Studies major
- 24 units from completion of a minor approved by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
- 72 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Double degree
- This degree requires the completion of 96 units
- A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses is allowed
- 48 units must come from completion of the Pacific Studies major
- 24 units from completion of a minor approved by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
- 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Pacific Studies single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree. Once you have fulfilled the requirements of the Pacific Studies major, you can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a subject of your choice.
Double degree
You will need to complete a minimum of 96 units towards the Bachelor of Pacific Studies degree but will also get to choose 4 courses (24 units) from other ANU Colleges.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester. You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
If you are intending to enrol into our language courses and have previous experience with the language you want to study, even if you think it might not be relevant or was too long ago, you need to sit a placement test for the College to ensure you are enrolled into the most appropriate level of language study.
Relevant past experience include:
- Previous study of the language
- Being exposed to the language in childhood
- Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken
- The language being spoken in your home (even if you don’t speak it)
Languages available for the placement test:
- Indonesian
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
Students in this degree must complete a Pacific Studies Major, and a minor from the following list:
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Development Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Policy
- Heritage and Museum Studies
- History
- Human Ecology
- Australian Indigenous Studies
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Social Research Methods
- Sociology
- Chinese
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Biodiversity Conservation and Management
- Climate Science and Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Forest Science and Policy
- Geography
- Human Ecology
- Integrative Methods in Environment and Society
- Soil and Land Management
- Sustainable Development
- Water Science and Policy
- Philosophy
- Visual Arts Practice
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Development Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Gender, Sexuality and Culture
- Geography
- History
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Chinese
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Environmental and Landscape Sciences
- Natural Resource Management
- Sustainability Science
- Philosophy
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements. Students who choose to do a second major will need to take the additional 24 units for their major from their electives.
To find 1000-level
courses, use the catalogue finder. Remember you can choose up to 8
courses from another ANU College at the University if you are
undertaking the single Bachelor of Pacific Studies program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Pacific Studies Double Degree Study Plan
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PASI1011 Pacific Encounters: An introduction to Pacific Studies 6 units | Language Course 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units |
| PASI1012 Pacific Worlds: critical inquiry in Oceania 6 units | Language Course 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units |
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation week.
If you are seeking status (credit) from previous study at another university you will need to come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation week, and we will help you choose the correct courses for your first year.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Katerina Teaiwa at Katerina.Teaiwa@anu.edu.au