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About the course
This four-year undergraduate degree explores contemporary Asia-Pacific regional affairs through politics and government, international relations and security, conflict and peacebuilding, and history and cultural identity. A key feature is a structured mobility pathway with Ritsumeikan University in Japan, enabling cross-crediting. Students undertake two years at ANU and two years at Ritsumeikan, building deep regional knowledge and cultural understanding.
What you might learn
Students develop an integrated understanding of the Asia-Pacific region by combining disciplinary perspectives in politics, security, peace and conflict, and historical and cultural analysis. The program builds skills in critical thinking, comparative and regional analysis, and understanding transnational forces shaping the region. Through study in Australia and Japan, students strengthen intercultural capability and apply knowledge to contemporary regional challenges.
Career outcome
Graduates are suited to roles requiring Asia-Pacific expertise across government, diplomacy and international relations, policy and security analysis, and regional research. Pathways may include work in public service agencies, international organisations, NGOs focused on development or peacebuilding, think tanks, and media or consulting with regional focus. The transnational study experience also supports careers involving international engagement and cross-cultural work.
Entry requirements
Entry is based on meeting ANU undergraduate admission requirements, with a minimum selection rank of ATAR 82 (or IB 31). The program is only open to domestic students and has limited places, with up to 10 students admitted per year to commence at ANU. Applicants should be prepared to study across both ANU and Ritsumeikan University as part of the program structure.
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