Immerse yourself in a remarkable and complex part of the world.
The Middle East and Central Asia, predominately Muslim States and Societies, are rich in history, geographical wonders, political turmoil, and socio-cultural influence. The Middle East ranges from Turkey and Iran in West Asia to the Arab heartland as far as Morocco in North Africa. Central Asia is comprised of Afghanistan and the former Muslim republics of the Soviet.
They are areas of constant domestic and international interest as events often unfold which have global relevance and significance.
This program will take you through the topics, debates and developments in the Middle East and Central Asia. You will study the socio-cultural, political, historical and economic structures of these regions and develop a comprehensive knowledge of their relationship to global socio-cultural, political and economic trends.
To fully engage with the history and culture of the regions, you can also study a Middle Eastern or Central Asian language. There is also the opportunity to undertake a highly competitive research project through the Australian National Internships Program (ANIP).
What makes the human brain tick?
Find out with the Bachelor of Science (Psychology), which provides you with a great base in six different areas of psychology: developmental, social, personality, methods, cognition and biological.
In your later year courses, you’ll apply this knowledge and your skills in more specialised areas such as neuroscience, counselling, health and organisational (business) psychology.
Once you’ve completed your third year, you can apply to undertake an Honours year and pursue further postgraduate study. This will allow you to practice as a clinical psychologist.
Find out more about psychology, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.
Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
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
Graduates may find work in policy development, foreign affairs, government, private business, tourism, trade, journalism and many other fields.
Graduates may find work in policy development, foreign affairs, government, private business, tourism, trade, journalism and many other fields.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand and evaluate historical and current events and developments that have shaped the Middle East and Central Asia,
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Identify and critique the contemporary socio-cultural and political systems of the Middle East and Central Asia,
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Analyse current debates relating to regional cooperation and unity in the context of tensions in traditions,
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Analyse the global significance of events and developments in the Middle East and Central Asia, and
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Communicate in a Middle Eastern or Central Asian language.
Upon successful completion of this program Science graduates will be able to:
- Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic
- Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
- Engage in critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
- Communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
- Record original data and apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data when appropriate
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 80
- QLD Band:
- 10
- International Baccalaureate:
- 29
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.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $45,864.00
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 Middle Eastern and Central Asian 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 completion of the following compulsory courses:
MEAS1001 Introduction to the Modern Middle East
MEAS1002 Islam: History and Institutions
MEAS3001 Gallipoli: History and National Imagination
MEAS3002 Gender and Culture in Iran and the Middle East
24 units from completion of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies courses from the following list:
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A
BUSI2024 Dynamics of Business in the Middle East
MEAS2000 Iranian History and Culture
MEAS2001 New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security
MEAS2002 Turkish History: Ottoman State to Modern Turkey
MEAS2003 Modern Turkey: History, Culture and Regional Relations
MEAS2004 Turkish Politics and Foreign Policy
MEAS2105 The Political Economy of the Middle East
POLS2031 Politics in the Middle East
POLS2069 Politics in Russia
POLS2070 Politics in Central Asia
Either:
48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:
Arabic
Persian
Or:
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors
Arabic
Persian
24 units from completion of one of the following:
an in-country study abroad component/exchange in the same language as the minor
an internship undertaken in the same language as the minor
Or:
24 units from completion of one of the following advanced language minors:
Advanced Arabic Minor
Advanced Persian Minor
24 units from completion of courses from the following majors, minors and courses:
Advanced Arabic Minor
Advanced Persian Minor
ANU Leadership and Research Minor
Applied Linguistics Minor
Arabic Major
Asian Studies Major
Forensic Linguistics Minor
History Major
Human Rights Major
International Communication Major
International Relations Major
Linguistics Major
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Major
Persian Major
Political Science Major
Russian Minor
Social Research Methods Minor
TURK1001 Elementary Turkish A
TURK1002 Elementary Turkish B
The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 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:
60 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour
PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context
PSYC2001 Social Psychology
PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology
PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour
PSYC2008 Cognition
PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods
PSYC3025 Psychopathology Across the Lifespan
PSYC3026 Personality Psychology
18 units from completion of 3000-level courses in the subject area PSYC Psychology
12 units from completion of further 1000-level courses from the Science Course List
6 units from completion of further courses from the Science Course List
A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements.
Majors
Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | MEAS1001 Introduction to the Modern Middle East 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units |
| MEAS1002 Islam : History and Institutions 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | |
| Year 2 | Middle Eastern & Central Asian Studies Course 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology 6 units | PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology 6 units |
| Middle Eastern & Central Asian Studies Course 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC2001 Social Psychology 6 units | PSYC2008 Cognition 6 units | |
| Year 3 | Middle Eastern & Central Asian Studies Course 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | 3000 level PSYC course 6 units | Science elective 6 units |
| Middle Eastern & Central Asian Studies Course 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour 6 units | PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods 6 units | |
| Year 4 | MEAS3001 Gallipoli: History and National Imagination 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC3025 Psychopathology Across the Lifespan 6 units | 3000 level PSYC course 6 units |
| MEAS3002 Gender and Culture in Iran and the Middle East 6 units | Language Major Course 6 units | PSYC3026 Personality Psychology 6 units | 3000 level PSYC course 6 units |
Honours
If you attain a sufficient standard in the pass degree, you may be admitted to the Honours year to become a candidate for the degree with Honours. For more information please see the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) entry in the Programs and Courses catalogue.
Single degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies consists of 144 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load.
A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one list such as in a major or minor or designated list. For example, you are not permitted to count POLS1005 towards the International Relations Major and the Human Rights Major.
For the Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies you will need to complete:
- Four compulsory courses (24 units)
- Four Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Courses from the designated list (24 units)
- One
language major from the designated list (48 units)
or
One language minor from the designated list (24 units) and an exchange/internship (24 units)
or
One advanced language minor from the designated list (24 units) and four courses from the designated list of majors, minors and courses (24 units) - Eight electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your program.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.Double degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Double Degree program consists of 96 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load. During each semester you are likely to take two courses from your Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies degree and another two courses from the other half of your double degree – making up a total of four courses per semester.
A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one list such as in a major or minor or designated list. For example, you are not permitted to count POLS1005 towards the International Relations Major and the Human Rights Major.
You will need to complete:
- Four compulsory courses (24 units)
- Four Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Courses from the designated list (24 units)
- One language major from the designated list (48
units)
or
One language minor from the designated list (24 units) and an exchange/internship (24 units)
or
One advanced language minor from the designated list (24 units) and four courses from the designated list of majors, minors and courses (24 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your degree.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.Enrolment Status
While it is possible for domestic students to enrol in fewer than four courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
First year students are not permitted to study more than four courses (24 units) per semester.
If you are beginning your program in Semester 1, you should enrol for all your courses for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 (8 courses for full time), so that you can plan your study year.Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234. Whilst it is important to take 1000-level courses in your first year (so that you can meet the pre-requisites for later year courses) they also can be taken later in your program.
You can only count a maximum of ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies half of the double degree.
In your first year you need to enrol in:
- Following compulsory courses:
- MEAS1001 – Introduction to the Modern Middle East (First Semester)
- MEAS1002 – Islam: History and Institutions (Second Semester)
- Language major or minor courses
- Elective courses for students undertaking the single degree.
Electives
For students in the single degree, your electives (48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU) can be additional courses from your discipline (including the option of a major or minor) or courses from another ANU College. If you have an interest in another discipline such as management, psychology or mathematics, then you should explore first year courses in these areas. In particular look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses you can study.
If you are interested in undertaking a language and have prior knowledge/experience with that language you may need to undertake a placement test – you should check with the relevant language area for further details.
Study Options
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
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Please note that if you are commencing your studies in semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment with an academic advisor. You can make an appointment by using our online booking system here. Alternatively, you can call Science Central on 6125 2809. There will also be advisory sessions offered during the week before semester commences.
What is
consciousness? Do people see colours the same way? How do we make decisions?
Contrary to popular belief most psychologists work with healthy people, trying
to find the answers to questions like these.
Studying psychology at ANU will expose you to a wide range of psychological
sciences, covering topics as varied as how groups interact, vision and how it
can be tricked to see what is not really there, how the brain develops as a
baby and how it will change again as you get older, how impulses are carried
from brain to muscle, and how things go wrong in abnormal psychology.
The ANU Bachelor of Science (Psychology) teaches you skills sought after by
employers including statistics and experimental design, critical thinking and
communication, and provides an excellent grounding to enter the workforce or
continue with further study.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses of which 24 units must be Science
- A minimum of 36 units 3000 level PSYC courses
- Completion of the accredited sequence of psychology courses
- Other courses from the Science course list or another ANU College (48 units maximum of non-science courses allowed)
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units Science courses
- A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level Science courses
- A minimum of 36 units 3000 level PSYC courses
- Completion of the accredited sequence of psychology courses
- Other courses from the Science course list
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 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 courses across your whole degree.
You will need to complete a minimum of 16 science courses (96 units) including the following accredited courses:
PSYC1003 Psychology 1
PSYC1004 Psychology 2
PSYC2001 Social Psychology
PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology
PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour
PSYC2008 Cognition
PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods
PSYC3025 Psychopathology across the Life Span
PSYC3026 Personality Psychology
You will also get to choose eight courses (48
units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a
major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing. The
choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) double degree program you will study a total of 96 units including all the courses listed above. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Science (Psychology) degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
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.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- 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 Science (Psychology) half of the double degree.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
There are two compulsory 1000 level courses you must take in your first year:
Electives
Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Psychology).Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
| PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information, you can:
- Visit the Research School of Psychology webpage here, or
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View our program presentation videos located on our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor here or by calling Science Central on 6125 2809.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Science.Enquiries@anu.edu.au