Program Overview

At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Arts.

Adding an arts degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career.

The combination of a Law and Arts degree means you'll gain valuable additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, language skills or knowledge of polices and international relations.

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