Master of Asia-Pacific Studies
Faculty of Asian Studies, The Australian National University
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Program overview
The Master of Asia-Pacific Studies (MAPS) is a twelve-month (48 units) coursework program with a vocational emphasis focused on training graduates for employment in government, the diplomatic services, education, research and analysis, consultancies and international aid agencies.
Through advanced coursework and seminar activity, graduates are trained in a wide range of disciplinary, language and area skills essential for a better understanding of the rapid social, political and economic changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific region.
The full title is: Master of Asia-Pacific Studies. The title is abbreviated as MAPS.
Both full and part-time study are possible, with two intakes per year.
Entry requirements
Applicants for direct entry to the MAPS should normally hold or expect to hold, at least second-class honours (Division A) in an Australian bachelor degree or the equivalent qualification from other countries. The degree should normally be in the social sciences or humanities. In cases where applicants have not undertaken an honours degree, 'equivalence' may be met by:
- A very good four-year bachelor degree; or
- A very good graduate diploma; or
- A very good three-year bachelor degree and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for analysis and research in international affairs.
As a guide, 'very good' normally refers to an A/B+ average or a Distinction average. Applicants should normally hold an Asian language qualification equivalent to at least an introductory level in one of the language Majors taught by the Faculty of Asian Studies.
Courses
For course details please visit the ANU's Study@ website.
How to apply
Applications for the Master of Asia-Pacific Studies should be submitted through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for local domestic students. Admission is usually available in the First and Second Semester, Full and Part Time. Interested students should submit their UAC applications in August/September of the year prior to commencing study or in April for commencement in Second Semester. It is important to apply through UAC on time to avoid late fees.
International Students may apply directly to the Faculty of Asian Studies or online at:
http://students.anu.edu.au/apply_online.asp
Careers
Career paths for the graduates are exciting and varied: government, the diplomatic service, education, research and analysis, consultancies and international aid agencies, business and the media.
In Current and Past Students' Stories and Graduate Highlights students and graduates of the Faculty of Asian Studies reflect on the experience of being a student in the Faculty and write about many interesting opportunities they encountered in their professional career.
For further information on careers, please refer to ANU Careers Centre website.
Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Places may be available.
Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS)
Interest-free loans for postgraduate students under the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS) are available. For information on Faculty specific scholarships, please refer to scholarships, awards, and prizes offered by the Faculty of Asian Studies.
Further information
You might also be interested in the Combined Master Degree Master of Diplomacy/Master of Asia-Pacific Studies.
Please refer to Graduate Programs in Asian Studies for further information about the range of Graduate Programs offered by the Faculty of Asian Studies.
Contact
General and Academic Enquiries for Graduate Programs