Year in Asia is the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific's flagship program for in-country study, providing students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of their chosen country for two consecutive semesters. Students study a combination of language and disciplinary studies at a partner institution, and complete coursework provided by the host institution or organization. Students are required to pass all in-country courses.
This 24 unit (full time, semester-long) course can be taken twice in a two-semester sequence, to make a year-long in-country study program in the region appropriate to their language/contextual major. Country, language, and institutional environments differ from region to region, and within countries. The type of language training and disciplinary study offered will vary as students are matched with institutions appropriate to their backgrounds, needs, abilities and interests. This course provides a coherent structure for these different experiences.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Communicate verbally with a high degree of mastery of the target language (defined as level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in interactions with native speakers, with a reasonable degree of fluency and some spontaneity, and with limited strain for either party.
- Read and summarise the central ideas of texts in the target language on both concrete and abstract topics familiar to the student, and produce clear, detailed written text in the target language on a range of topics.
- Discuss abstract and concrete issues related to their disciplinary focus in an academic setting.
- Identify, analyse and discuss issues related to cross-cultural communication and cultural difference on a YIA community site.
- Apply disciplinary knowledge to coursework requirements in the target language and understand differences withing the educational culture of the host institution.
Other Information
Important: All students who would like to be considered for the Year in Asia Program must submit an application via the Global Programs website.
Students must follow the application procedure detailed on the Global Programs website and cannot submit a degree transfer application through their ISIS account until they have been formally accepted into the program by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific runs two application rounds each year. All applications are assessed by a committee. If successful, students will then be able to submit a degree transfer application via their ISIS account.
If you have any question regarding the Year in Asia program and your eligibility, please reach out to the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific: cap.student@anu.edu.au.
Indicative Assessment
- A fundamental component of the Year in Asia is the coursework provided by the host institution or organization. Students are required to attend pre-departure briefings, pass all in-country courses, and contribute to discussions on the YIA online community forum. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
The standard workload for a 24 unit course is 520 hours including in class time and independent study.
Inherent Requirements
To complete this course, students must participate in the field trip/study tour to a domestic or international field location. To participate in the trip, students must be able to:
- Travel to the field location and stay in field accommodation such as shared basic cabins or dorm rooms;
- Monitor and manage their own health while studying and living with a small group of people at the location, which may be isolated;
- Understand and respect the needs of other participants and act professionally throughout the trip.
Students who cannot meet these requirements will not be able to participate in the trip and therefore cannot complete the course.
In addition, some of the trip options may require students to:
- Safely traverse 2-3km over uneven ground at a moderate pace.
Students who can provide evidence they are unable to meet this requirement may be able to choose other options or negotiate alternative participation and assessment requirements with the course convenor.
If you have any questions regarding your course and the requirements it has for successful completion please contact either the course convenor for specific information or the relevant college and/or school mobility team.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Culture History and Language to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Required reading will vary from country to country and will be specified in the course outline.
Assumed Knowledge
All participants should possess the maturity, independence, adaptability and personal responsibility necessary to cope with the stress that accompanies living and studying in a foreign country and in a foreign language.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 24 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2272 | 23 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7275 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |