Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)

BA (Asian Studies) introduces students to the many cultures, societies and politics of Asia including China and Japan. This programme examines topics as diverse as popular culture in Japan, the media boom in China and gender relations in Asia. Regionalisation and globalisation are also explored, as is Hong Kong’s increasingly important relationships with Asian nations.

Programme Highlights

  • Programme taught by UWA lecturers who speak Asian languages and that brings to their teaching a passion and deep understanding of Asian societies;
  • A series of Japanese language components taught by native Japanese instructors, to cater for beginners who have no background in the language;
  • Unit topics covering Asian cultures and societies with special focus on China and Japan prepare students for developing career in this world’s fastest-growing region;
  • On campus transfer opportunities available for students to study in Perth, Singapore or the US, with all HK credits being counted towards the qualification.

文學士(亞洲研究)

西澳洲大學文學士(亞洲研究)課程專為有興趣深入了解亞洲的學生而開辦。課程內容 涵蓋亞洲(特別是中國及日本)的社會、文化及政治研究;所探討的題目除了日本流行 文化、中國媒體當代發展、亞洲的性別議題之外,也會談及區域化、全球化,以及香港 與亞洲各國與日俱增的關係。

課程特色:

  • 課程由熟悉亞洲文化及精通地方語言的西澳洲大學教授 任教,讓學生對亞洲地區的文化有更深入的了解。
  • 課程特別加入由日本籍導師任教的初級及中級日語科 目,專為修讀日本文化而完全沒有日語基礎的學生而 設。
  • 課程除重點探討中、日兩地的社會結構及文化特色外, 也會觸及亞洲各地的文化議題,對有志在亞洲發展的學 生具實際裨益。
  • 學生在港修畢一個學年後,可選擇到澳洲柏斯、新加坡 或美國完成餘下課程。

The University of Western Australia

Situated in Perth, the University of Western Australia (UWA) has celebrated its 100th anniversary in early 2011, making it one of Australia's longest-established universities and most quality higher education institutions. UWA is recognised internationally as a leading university. UWA's ground-breaking research, quality academic staff and state-ofthe- art facilities combine to offer a vibrant student experience.

As Western Australia's leading university, UWA was rated second overall in Australia by the Good Universities Guide 2011 based on key performance measures such as graduate starting salaries, employment prospects, staff qualifications, research intensity and student demand. The QS World University Rankings 2011/12 placed UWA at 73rd internationally, among the World's Top 100 with HKU, CUHK and HKUST.

UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the 'Group of Eight'- a coalition of the top research universities in Australia – and it is one of only two Australian universities to belong to the Worldwide Universities Network, a partnership of 16 research-led universities from Europe, North America, North Asia and Australia.

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is one of the largest and founding faculties at UWA, and has been offering a wide range of humanities and social sciences programmes for almost a century. Within the Faculty, the Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) is the fastest growing programme.

西澳洲大學

位於西澳洲(澳洲最大省份)首府柏斯的西澳洲大學建校逾 百年,是西澳歷史最悠久、最具聲望的高等學府。西澳洲 大學的師資優良、研究出色,是公認的世界級大學。西澳 洲大學不單為澳洲以頂尖研究型大學組成的 「八校聯盟」(Group of Eight) 的成員之一;根據 《2011優秀大學》指南,以研究成果、教職員資歷、畢業生就 業前景及入職薪金等等為量度標準,西澳洲大學在全澳洲中更 排名第二。

西澳洲大學過去在不同的大學排名榜中屢次獲選為 全球前列的國際級大學,於2011/12年度QS世界大學排名中名列第 73位,與香港大學、香港中文大學及香港科技大學並列於 世界排名首一百位。西澳洲大學也是著名的「環球大學網 絡」(Worldwide Universities Network) 的一份子。「環 球大學網絡」由16間來自歐洲、北美、北亞和澳洲享譽國 際的頂尖研究型大學組成,全澳洲現時只有兩所大學為網絡 成員。

在西澳洲大學中,藝術、人文及社會科學學院是最具規模的 學院;而學院的文學士(傳播學)所錄取的均為澳洲最優秀 的學生。

The University of Western Australia CRICOS Provider Code:00126G
Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) CRICOS Course Code:011074B

Note:

This is an exempted course under the Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.

 

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The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia

Website: http://www.uwa.edu.au

General Information

  • Study Mode: Full-time
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Medium of Instruction: English
  • Tuition Fee: The tuition fee for the 2012/13 intake is HK$33,000 per semester (4 semesters for the entire programme).
  • Commencement Date: September 2012

More Details:

University Ranking Institution
22 HKU
37 CUHK
40 HKUST
73 UWA
110 CityU HK
177 HK PolyU
Out of 200 HKBU, HKIEd, OUHK, Lingnan, Shue Yan

Source: QS world university rankings 2011/12