This course offers a number of specialisation possibilities to facilitate career development and professional opportunities in government, education, business and the NGO sector. You'll gain awareness of the historical, cultural and political landscapes that shape and inform contemporary Asia, and you'll acquire the skills to apply this understanding in your professional and personal engagements with the region. You can also choose to study Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean for professionals.

They have excellent employment prospects in Australia and in the rising economies of Asia, which include four of Australia's top five trade partners. Many employers in Australia and Asia give priority to the employment of graduates with an Asia-related academic background. Prospective career paths include: arts and art management; banking and finance; consultancy and marketing; diplomacy, foreign affairs and politics; education; mining and resources; international organisations (including NGOs as well as corporations); journalism and media; intelligence analysis; and tourism.