This study tour is designed to provide an opportunity for students to participate in learning abroad opportunities and to develop a deeper understanding of the region. The content of the study tour will vary depending on the year. Further details on the content of the study tour, the course convenor, and the assessments will be provided ahead of time. Please note that only students enrolled in a Master degree offered at the Coral Bell School can enrol on this course. Spots are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis (via the usual course enrolment platform).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop a deep understanding of the historical, political, structural, cultural and social forces that have shaped the country/region.
- Critically evaluate contemporary political, economic, social and environmental challenges in the Asia Pacific region.
- Apply relevant theoretical frameworks and disciplinary concepts to address real-world challenges and opportunities encountered during the field trip.
- Develop advanced field research skills, including observation, data collection, engagement with local actors, and reflective analysis in cross-cultural environments.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking, reading, writing and oral presentation.
- Engage with a variety of practitioners and local perspectives across cultural and social differences in respectful and informed ways.
Work Integrated Learning
Fieldwork
Other Information
For information about this course, please refer to the class summary which will include detailed information about each specific study tour along with its associated assessment tasks and alignment with learning outcomes.
Indicative Assessment
- Pre-departure quiz (10) [LO 1]
- Participation (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Reflective journal (2,000w) (35) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Research essay (2,000w) (35) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
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Workload
The workload will vary based on the convenor and study tour but will follow the standard workload for a 6 unit course, which is 130 hours in total.
Inherent Requirements
This is a study tour so students must be able to travel domestically and internationally. If visas are required, they will be the responsibility of the student.
Please note that only students enrolled in a Master degree offered at the Coral Bell School can take this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Please see the course syllabus.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $5040 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $7200 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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