Postgraduate Courses in Indonesian Studies
Further information is available on the School's Graduate Studies (Research) and Postgraduate/Graduate Coursework pages.
Introduction
Indonesia is the world's 4th most populated country and has the larget Muslim population of any nation-state. As our nearest Asian neighbour Indonesia has important political, economic and cultural meaning for Australia. Postgraduate study on Indonesia is a crucial component of the relationship between Australia and Indonesia in particular to ensure that there are people in both countries who have the ability and skills to critically engage with each other based on a deep understanding of the language, cuture and society of the other country.
Indonesian Studies at Monash focuses on socio-cultural, literary and linguistic issues, although within the Faculty of Arts there are also those who focus on the history, politics, economy and the music of Indonesia. Monash University is an excellent institution to undertake postgraduate study on Indonesia as in addition to the Indonesia Program there is also the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies and the Monash Asia Institute. Moreover the Matheson Library has one of the best Indonesian Studies collections in the world available for research purposes.
Master of Arts in Indonesian Studies
| Course code: | 2695 (100% thesis) |
| Coordinator: | Dr
Brett Hough Tel: +61 3 9905 2962, Email: brett.hough@arts.monash.edu.au |
Candidates undertaking the degree are expected to submit a thesis of 30,000-40,000 words. The period of candidature is two years full-time or four years part-time.
The thesis topic must be determined in consultation with the supervisor, who is to be selected in consultation with the graduate coordinator.
Detailed information about staff's research interests and expertise can be found in their individual staff profiles .
Applicants for this program are required to submit a 1000-word research proposal and are accepted into this program subject to there being a suitable member of staff willing to supervise the proposed research. Previous study of an Asian language at university level is normally assumed.
Prospective research students should refer to How to Apply. The first step is to complete the on-line Pre-Application Form.
Doctor of Philosophy
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is undertaken by thesis (100% research). It enables students to undertake substantial, original research which is conducted under expert academic supervision and declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge.
The School currently offers to PhD candidates in Indonesian Studies supervision in the following areas:
- performing arts of Bali (and Java)
- violence and conflict in Indonesia
- contemporary Indonesian society and culture
More detailed information about staff's research interests and expertise can be found in their individual staff profiles.
The degree is normally completed in three years of full-time study, with a maximum candidature of four years of full-time, or eight years of part-time study. The thesis is a maximum of 100,000 words in length (excluding bibliographies, footnotes, indices, etc.). A limited number of external PhD places is available. Details of entry requirements, can be found in the Monash University Postgraduate Handbook.
Prospective research students should refer to How to Apply. The first step is to complete the on-line Pre-Application Form.
Other Possibilities
The Master of Asian Studies, the Master of Arts in Asian Studies by Research and Coursework, the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies, and the Graduate Diploma of Languages also offer many challenging possibilities. Please refer to the School's Postgraduate/graduate Coursework and Graduate Studies (Research) pages for details.