涵盖东北亚（例如中国和日本），东南亚（例如泰国，印度尼西亚和越南），太平洋美国（例如美国）和大洋洲（例如澳大利亚），并且是世界三分之一人口的居住地该地区包含着巨大的文化，政治和经济多样性。通过该亚太研究学位，您可以从历史，经济，政治，社会和文化角度研究亚太国家。核心模块将为您的研究奠定基础，探索该地区的历史，政治和经济学。从那里，您可以通过从非常广泛的可选模块中进行选择来定制适合自己兴趣的学习。作为学位课程的一部分，您也可以学习语言，因为我们从入门级提供汉语，日语或泰语，甚至还花费了一年的时间来发展您的语
On this course, you’ll develop a diverse understanding of East Asia, home of the world’s second and third largest economies (China and Japan). Encompassing the study of Northeast Asia (China, Japan and Korea) and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam), you’ll explore the region from historical, economic, political, social and cultural perspectives.We have expertise that stretches across the communities of this dynamic and fascinating region. You’ll study compulsory modules that explore history, cultures and societies. You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to your interests by choosing from the range of optional modules including basic language skills, East Asian religions, modern Thai history, Chinese society, Japanese cinema or Korean society and culture.Throughout our range of modules, you’ll consider key challenges in the region today, such as climate change, economic development and non-traditional security issues, as well as offering insights into the region’s huge cultural, political and social diversity.You can also learn Chinese, Japanese or other East Asian languages from beginner level. The industrial variant of this degree includes the opportunity to undertake a work placement in your third year, while the international variant offers you the chance to undertake a period of study abroad in your third year.Specialist facilitiesThe University Library has impressive collections of resources in English about the East Asian region, its history and culture, backed up by a range of digital materials. You’ll have access to free classes and workshops so you can learn how to find resources and develop your study skills. If you choose to study language modules, our Language Zone gives you access to free learning resources, including space for personal study, language learning software, video, audio, books and magazines.