Program Requirements
This Graduate Certificate of Engaging the Pacific requires the completion of 24 units which must consist of:
6 units from completion of the following compulsory course:
PASI8002 Pacific Foundations: From Maritime Societies to Global Cultures
A minimum of 12 units from the completion of regional, thematic, or mobility courses in one or more of the following lists:
Cultural and Political Transformations
ASIA8047 Rituals of Life and Death in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA8048 Disasters and Epidemics in Asia and the Pacific
PASI6001 Pacific Studies in a Globalizing World
PASI6002 Australia in Oceania in the 19th and 20th centuries
PASI8005 Politics of Aid and Development in the Pacific
PASI8008 Gender and Sexuality in the Pacific
History and International Relations
ARCH6005 Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders
ASIA6018 Maps and Mapping in Asia and the Pacific
DIPL8013 Pacific Diplomacy
INTR8043 The Post-Colonial Pacific and Global Change
WARS6006 War in the Islands: The Second World War in the Pacific
Law and Development
ANTH8047 Land Rights and Resource Development
ANTH8106 Gender, Violence and Development
LAWS8006 Law and Development in the Contemporary South Pacific
PASI8004 Pacific Health Development Post-Covid
Field Schools, Study Tours and Special Topics
ASIA6022 Special Topics in Asian and Pacific Studies
ASIA6220 Asia Pacific In-Country Learning
PASI6005 Pacific Islands Field School
PASI6030 Study Tour: Regional Policymaking for Pacific Development
A maximum of 6 units of language courses from the following codes:
Hindi Language (HIND)
French Language (FREN)
Tetum Language (TETM)
Tok Pisin (TOKP)
A maximum of 6 units from the completion of the following comparative courses:
ASIA6308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA8020 National and Transnational Histories in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA8021 Activism and Social Change in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA8038 Cultural Creativity and Research in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA8049 International History from Asia and the Pacific: Framing Critical Perspectives
ASIA8051 Language and Power in Asia and the Pacific
EMDV8009 Asia Pacific Environmental Conflicts: Causes and Solutions
INTR8040 Ethnicity and Conflict in Asia and the Pacific
REGN8007 Violence Against Women in Australia, Asia and the Pacific
Admission Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
• Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7; or
• Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
• Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
• 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4/7; or
• Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
• A minimum 5 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
Academic achievement & English language proficiency
The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of applicants demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission
Diversity factors
As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $16,760.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $23,970.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
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.
The graduate certificate of Engaging the Pacific offers students an opportunity to explore the island regions' diverse histories, cultures, arts, languages, politics, migration and environmental issues. The program utilises critical approaches from interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives that are inclusive and supportive of indigenous Pacific voices, knowledges and methods. Students hoping to work in the region, or in a wide variety of agencies and organisations engaged with Pacific policy, teaching, collections and communities in the islands and diaspora, will receive a strong grounding in thinking with and for Oceania.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
Students completing this degree will be well positioned for employment in the public service, diplomacy, business, consulting, aid and development, and non-profit management.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the cultures, languages, societies, arts, politics, environments, and histories of the Pacific.
Build intercultural leadership skills through multidimensional and self-reflective inquiry.
Reflect critically on how Australia might effectively engage with the Pacific islands and diaspora, drawing on a range of contexts and perspectives.
Demonstrate familiarity with research principles and research-based writing.
Further Information
Upon successful completion of 24 units of this program, you will be eligible to receive 24 units of credit towards the Master's of Engaging Asia program or the Master's of Asian and the Pacific Studies program offered by the School of Culture, History and Language in the College of Asia and the Pacific.
