Pathway + Bachelor
Asian Studies provides knowledge and a solid basis for critically understanding the great diversity of cultures, societies and political systems of Asia, including China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea. It explores the impact of the great religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam and investigates the dramatic changes that colonialism and revolutions have brought to the people of the region. Students develop critical knowledge of contemporary Asia and the social, cultural, political and economic forces which are shaping modern societies in this dynamic region.
From popular culture, history and politics, through to religion, gender and environmental issues, explore the issues facing the dynamic Asian region.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
You'll learn to
demonstrate critical knowledge of debates and discourses surrounding contemporary issues in Asia
understand the complexities of sociocultural, political, economic and environmental transformations and interactions in postcolonial Asia
demonstrate ethical sensitivity towards our diverse and globalised world
Why study this course?
Asian Studies at UWA offers the most comprehensive menu of Asia focused units
UWA’s Asian Studies lecturers hold strong institutional, interdisciplinary and international research and teaching links
Generous in-country study opportunities in China, Japan, Korea and Indonesia provide life-changing experiences and make you stand out from the crowd
Career Pathways
Graduates have excellent employment prospects in Australia and in the rising economies of Asia. Many employers in Australia and Asia – including human rights, education, tourism and media organisations, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the World Bank, and the United Nations – give priority to the employment of graduates with an Asia-related academic background.
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
3 February 2025, 30 June 2025
More details
Start date
July 2025
Crawley Campus
35 Stirling Highway,
CRAWLEY,
Western Australia,
6009, PERTH, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
Crawley Campus
35 Stirling Highway,
CRAWLEY,
Western Australia,
6009, PERTH, Australia
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students can set themselves apart with a globally recognised degree from a world top 100 university.
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