From the Gold Rushes to the Asian Century: Australia and the Asia Pacific

BAHIS2006 From the Gold Rushes to the Asian Century: Australia and the Asia Pacific

This unit surveys Australia¿s changing relationship with the Asia Pacific region from the middle of the nineteenth century through to more recent times. It will explore how culture, politics, and economics shaped Australian attitudes and policies to the region, and consider how historians, political scientists and policy makers responded to the challenges of Australia/Asia relationships. The specific topics will vary from year to year but will broadly cover the themes of the gold rushes, Australian nation building, the role of the first and second world wars, decolonisation, the Cold War, the rise of the Asian Tigers, globalization, the changing US relationship to the region, and the growing economic and diplomatic influence of China after 1990, as well as cultural exchange through education and tourism.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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