Program Overview

You could be a tourist in your own city to get a new perspective. You could study community development or international aid – or learn to put your creative thinking to work for government agencies, corporations or organisations anywhere in the world.

The Bachelor of Arts embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. Many of the biggest and most vital issues we face today are about human society and the human condition. How can we understand who we are, how we want to live, or what kind of society we want to create, without the insights, knowledge and skills provided by the humanities?

In this degree you will learn to put theory into practice in a way that is recognised and valued by employers.

Major: Indonesian

Indonesia is our nearest Asian neighbour and on track to become the world’s 10th biggest economy by the end of this decade.

In this course, you’ll develop advanced skills in contemporary Indonesian language, and gain a greater understanding of the political, environmental, and social issues affecting Indonesia and the Asia region.

When you graduate, you’ll find your Indonesian language skills are in high demand in a range of areas, particularly roles involving foreign affairs, security, defence, media, international development and education. You could also become accredited as an interpreter and translator through separate application and testing by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

3 reasons to study Indonesian at Murdoch

• Students will have the opportunity to study in Indonesia through the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS).
• Students can benefit from our strong links with the Asia region through our Asia Research Centre, an international leader in the study of East and Southeast Asia.
• Students will create an e-portfolio of their work to showcase to employers when they graduate.

What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Indonesian language: speaking, listening, writing, and reading
• Indonesian customs and culture
• Media, culture and politics in Indonesia
• Asian studies
• Advanced research in the arts