Postgraduate - Area of study Japanese studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research)

Students complete 48 points selected in consultation with the course coordinator, including:

• 12 or 24 points of research units
• no more than 12 points of advanced Japanese language units
• a research methods unit from an appropriate discipline
• the remaining units required from level four units in appropriate disciplines

Research units include:

• APG5038 Research dissertation in languages, cultures and linguistics, part A (12 points)
• APG5039 Research dissertation in languages, cultures and linguistics, part B (12 points)
• APG5706 Research project in languages, cultures and linguistics (12 points)
• APG5760 Research dissertation in languages, cultures and linguistics (24 points)

It may be possible to include study in Japan as part of this program.

Master of Arts by Research and Coursework

The entry below only details the coursework component of this degree. For all requirements including the research/thesis component refer to the full course entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/2846.html.

Students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Japanese studies are expected to develop research skills through the completion of a thesis as well as acquiring advanced knowledge of Japanese society, culture or language.

Units

Students normally complete two level five units in Asian studies or other appropriate discipline. See http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/asian-studies/pg-arts-asian-studies.html.

Further courses

For a list of units studied or course outlines, refer to the relevant courses.