BA in Pacific Studies in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

The Pacific Studies program uses an interdisciplinary approach to investigate key historical and modern concerns across Oceania. It equips students to critically assess how regional knowledge and identities have been shaped, with special emphasis on indigenous perspectives and worldviews. Learners examine vital regional discussions surrounding gender equality, environmental challenges, global interconnectedness, creative expression, economic progress, and security issues. The curriculum honors Oceania's rich linguistic heritage by incorporating native languages and viewpoints into core coursework. Students can deepen their understanding of the Pacific through various academic disciplines including archaeology, cultural studies, native scholarship, governance, creative writing, ethical inquiry, and artistic expression.

Program Objectives
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Assess historical and contemporary forces that have influenced Pacific societies,
Critically examine modern social, cultural and governance structures in the region,
Contextualize Pacific developments within broader regional and global frameworks,
Comprehend the methodologies and academic traditions that inform current Pacific scholarship.