Master of Asian Studies

The Master of Asian Studies equips students to become independent researchers and effective collaborators who will advance the study of Asian cultures, histories, and languages. Students can develop expertise tailored to their interests through access to a world-leading community of experts on the region. Disciplines emphasised in the program include archaeology, history, anthropology, gender and cultural studies, linguistics, and literary and translation studies. The ANU offers globally renowned training in thirteen languages from the region as well as opportunities for in-country study. The program supports research network-building across the regional, disciplinary, and methodological diversity of Asian Studies through a strong focus on comparative inquiry and collaborative work. This approach prepares students to apply their understanding of Asian cultures, histories and languages in practical ways to meet the challenges of today’s world. Graduates of this program will exit with bespoke expertise in fields of their choice, coupled with the ability to participate in scholarly debates, research collaborations, and practical problem-solving across Asian Studies as a whole.