Indonesian Studies enables students to explore the fascinating linguistic and cultural heritage of one of Australia's closest neighbours, and equip them with appropriate knowledge and skills for communicating in standard Indonesian/Malay as well as for critical reading of sources in the language. Through language study, students are expected to develop an understanding of Indonesia and the Malay world.

At UNSW, Indonesian Studies combine the teaching of practical language skills with the study of history, society, culture and customs. Students will gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of career paths, from business, trade and commerce to diplomacy, tourism, interpreting and translating, and the media.

Placement Information

Placement into junior level (INMS1xxx) or senior level (INMS2xxx) courses at the University of Sydney depends on a student’s prior knowledge of the language. Please consult the University of Sydney Handbook under the Subject Areas tab for more information.

Cross-Institutional Arrangement with University of Sydney

Students who are undertaking Indonesian Studies as a minor may complete some components of their study through cross-institutional study at the University of Sydney. Students who successfully complete Indonesian courses cross-institutionally will have their results reported as transfer credits at UNSW, that is, specific grades will not appear on their UNSW transcript.

Commonwealth-supported students (domestic undergraduate students) in a UNSW program will pay the student contribution amounts at the University of Sydney for each course. International students will pay the corresponding tuition fees.

Students will be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) at the University of Sydney. They may seek a refund for the corresponding UNSW fees if they are concurrently enrolled at UNSW.

Students are responsible for all travel and any ancillary or incidental costs or expenses.

Students undertaking cross-institutionally study at the University of Sydney are responsible for ensuring that all the requirements for their application are completed and submitted by the deadlines advertised.

The cross-institutional arrangement with the University of Sydney is subject to annual review by both Universities. It may be discontinued or varied at any time at the Universities’ sole discretion. If the arrangement is discontinued, UNSW will put in place alternative arrangements so that students can finish their study.

Please note, students who are considering cross-institutional study should contact the UNSW Arts & Social Sciences Student Centre.

In order to count Indonesian Studies as minor stream, students must complete 36 units of credit in approved Indonesian language and Indonesian Studies courses commencing at Introductory or Intermediate levels.

If a student commences the language studies sequence at INMS1102 Indonesian 1B, they must go on to complete INMS2602 Intermediate Indonesian B. In order to have the 36 UOC for the minor a student must complete a further 18 UOC in approved Indonesian Studies courses.

If a student commences the language studies sequence at INMS2602 Indonesian 2B, they must go on to complete Advanced Indonesian B. In order to have the 36 UOC for the minor a student must complete a further 18 UOC in approved Indonesian Studies courses.

Note: A student who has achieved a higher level of study in a language course is not permitted to study a lower level language course.

Introductory and Intermediate Indonesian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.

Students must apply online at the University of Sydney website for Cross-Institutional Study at:

http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Arts-Undergraduate-Cross-Institutional

12 UOC from any of the following courses at the University of New South Wales or University of Sydney:

12 UOC from any of the following courses at the University of New South Wales or University of Sydney:

For students admitted in their first year of study to INMS2601 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.