Indonesian Studies
UNSW has a long affiliation with indonesia that dates back to the post-war period and that has made unsw a preferred destination for Indonesian students coming
to Australia. What clearly distinguishes UNSW is the breadth as well as depth of its Indonesia related Asian Studies program together with an established language program that has a track record in leading students to Honours study and higher degree research. Indonesian is spoken by roughly 220 million people as either their first or second language. Combined with the knowledge of Indonesian history, culture and customs, Indonesian language skills are a valuable asset when working in the Asia Pacific region.
Indonesian Studies At UNSW
Indonesian Studies at UNSW combines the teaching of practical language skills with the study of history, society, culture and customs. All our courses encourage student participation in class with an emphasis on interaction to develop speaking and listening skills. The aim is to produce professionals who can communicate fluently in Indonesian about a wide range of issues. Indonesian students on campus form a lively community offering many opportunities to practice Indonesian. The School of International Studies have recently installed new language laboratories incorporating the latest technology for language teaching and interpreting training. The Arts and Social Sciences internship course provides an opportunity to gain experience in the workplace.
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Careers
The Indonesian program at UNSW will give you practical language skills relevant to a wide range of careers, and will prepare you for more advanced studies (4th year Honours or study in Indonesia). Students will gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of career paths including:
Business | Trade | Commerce | Diplomacy | Tourism | Interpreting and Translating | Media
Students who combine Indonesian language skills with professional qualifications have entered careers in medicine, law firms and consultancy, commerce and trade, the diplomatic service, engineering, and mining.
International Opportunities
As one of Australia's most international universities UNSW encourages students to spend a session or two overseas studying at one of our partner institutions as part of your degree. UNSW manages a large and active exchange program with over 180 different student exchange opportunities in 32 countries. In-country study in Indonesian is offered by the School of International Studies, and this study option is designed to help students in their studies by spending a semester in Indonesia. UNSW is part of the ACICIS scheme (the Australian Consortium for In Country Indonesian Studies) which is based at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Central Java, under the coordination of the Australian resident director based in the university. Students earn credit points to apply to their studies in Indonesian or Asian studies.
Program Information
Which Degrees can I study Indonesian in?
Indonesian can be studied as a minor within the Bachelor of Arts or you can combine it with other areas of study, for example:
- Stream within the four-year Bachelor of International Studies
- Minor in the Bachelor of Science
- Elective courses for most degrees
Beginners also have the option to study Indonesian within the Diploma of Languages, which may be taken concurrently with another degree program at UNSW. It offers an ideal opportunity to acquire an additional language for professional purposes.
Do I need previous Indonesian Study?
The Indonesian program at UNSW caters students of all levels, from those who have never studied the language before through to students with HSC Indonesian. Students complete a placement procedure so they can be allocated to the most suitable course level.
Program Coordinator: Dr Rochayah Machali
View Indonesian Studies options in the UNSW Handbook
2012 Courses
View course descriptions and course outlines.
