Study Indonesian
Learn the Indonesian language, Bahasa Indonesia, and its vibrant culture, with our team of highly qualified and experienced educators.
You can study Indonesian online or on campus at UNE. We offer a personal and relaxed learning environment, and cater for proficiency levels from beginner to advanced. You'll also learn about Indonesia's history, cultures, and politics, preparing you for work with Indonesia or further study.
Undergraduate and postgraduate study
Undergraduate: you can learn Indonesian and its cultures either:
- as a major or elective as part of a bachelor’s degree, or
- as a stand-alone award through a diploma course.
Those with prior learning experience may be eligible for advanced standing.
Postgraduate: you can undertake studies in Indonesian through coursework or research programs.
Looking to do an Indonesian major? The undergraduate courses listed below link to the Course and Unit Catalogue. From there go to Course Rules and Plans, then scroll down to Program of Study.
Study on campus in Armidale or fully online in your own home, or abroad.
Indonesian can be studied as a major in the following courses. You can also study Indonesian as an elective in almost any Bachelor's course offered at UNE; check the course rules to see how many electives you are permitted to include. In-country study is compulsory in the Bachelor of Languages. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Bachelor of International Studies For Bachelor Honours see link below. Seeking to upskill by mastering a language? Study Indonesian online or on campus as a stand-alone award through our undergraduate diplomas: Qualified teachers seeking to enhance their Indonesian skills, or add Indonesian as an additional teaching area are welcome to do so through the Diploma in Modern Languages. Indonesian can also be studied at postgraduate level in coursework or research programs. See the list of Indonesian units in the Course and Unit Catalogue. Study Indonesian as a Major in one of our Arts Degrees. To contact an academic or find a research supervisor, view staff page.Bachelor degrees
Undergraduate diplomas
Bachelor honours
Postgraduate coursework
Postgraduate research
Opportunities
In-country study
The universities with which UNE has agreements or bilateral exchange agreements are:
- Indonesia (currently organised through the Australian Consortium for In-country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS))
- Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta
- Muhammadiyah University (UNMUH), Malang
- Parahiyangan University, Bandung
Career options for graduates
Graduates of Indonesian have skills in speaking the language as well as a cultural understanding of Indonesia. With this skillset, graduates could find work in:
- government agencies
- the education sector
- the Australian Defence Force
- customs and immigration
- consultancies
- non-government organisations
- private companies in Australia and Indonesia.
Partnerships and networks
Our Indonesian teaching staff partner and network with a range of national and international associations:
- Australia-Indonesia Institute
- Australia Business Council
- Asian Studies Association of Australia
- Asia Pacific Research Centre
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Charles Darwin University
- University of Tasmania
- University of Bengkulu
- Universitas Atma Jaya, Jakarta
- Universitas Gajah Mada
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
- Australian Society of Indonesian Language Educators (ASILE)
- The Australian Consortium for In-country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS)
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Further information
For more information about our courses and studying at UNE, please contact AskUNE.
