Asian Studies - ASIAAH3424
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of International Studies
Contact: intlstudies@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3424 - International Studies
Award(s):
Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
The Honours program in Asian Studies requires the completion of 48 uoc (the equivalent of one year full-time study or two years part-time study). Combined Honours may be undertaken with another major stream or a minor stream.
The Honours program involves seminars and the completion of a research project or thesis. It consists of 18 uoc of coursework and 30 uoc of thesis/project. The 18 uoc of coursework includes one List A (Faculty) coursework (6 uoc) and two List B (Area of Study) courses (12 uoc).
Before enrolling in List B courses, students must consult with and gain the approval of their Honours supervisor and the Asian Studies convenor. Approval of List B courses will take into consideration the nature of the student's Honours thesis and their previous experience in the relevant disciplines.
The Honours program involves seminars and the completion of a research project or thesis. It consists of 18 uoc of coursework and 30 uoc of thesis/project. The 18 uoc of coursework includes one List A (Faculty) coursework (6 uoc) and two List B (Area of Study) courses (12 uoc).
Before enrolling in List B courses, students must consult with and gain the approval of their Honours supervisor and the Asian Studies convenor. Approval of List B courses will take into consideration the nature of the student's Honours thesis and their previous experience in the relevant disciplines.
Stream Structure
List A Courses (6 uoc)
- ARTS4100 A: Thesis Writing Skills (6 UOC)
- ARTS4140 A: Key Concepts (6 UOC)
- ARTS4141 A: Ideas in Context (6 UOC)
- ARTS4162 A: Mapping the Social (6 UOC)
List B Courses (12 uoc)
Honours Thesis (30 uoc)
Sample Program
Full-time Honours (1 year)
Semester 1
- List A course (6 UOC)
- List B course (6 UOC)
- ARTS4811 Asian Studies Honours (12 UOC)
Semester 2
- List B course (6 UOC)
- ARTS4812 Asian Studies Honours (18 UOC)
Part-time Honours (2 years)
Year 1 Semester 1
- List A course (6 UOC)
- List B course (6 UOC)
Year 1 Semester 2
- List B course (6 UOC)
- ARTS4810 Asian Studies Honours (6 UOC)
Year 2 Semester 1
- ARTS4811 Asian Studies Honours (12 UOC)
Year 2 Semester 2
- ARTS4811 Asian Studies Honours (12 UOC)
