For Students Admitted in/after 2023
This is a sample study plan for students starting from Japan in April (Cohort A – Spring Admission).
This plan is a general example and can be subject to changes based on a student’s interest in the study, earned grades, course offerings, and / or other reasons beyond prediction. Students are highly encouraged to consult with the Academic Advising Center for questions.
| Year 1 SPRING (RU) | ||
|---|---|---|
| WRT 1001* | College Writing 1 | 2 |
| GLA 1101* | Critical Thinking 1 | 2 |
| GLA 1201* | Foundations in Research Skills 1 | 2 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 4 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 4 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 2 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 2 |
| Semester Subtotal *RU Required Course |
18 | |
| Year 1 FALL (RU) | ||
| WRT 1002* | College Writing 2 | 2 |
| GLA 1102* | Critical Thinking 2 | 2 |
| GLA 1202* | Foundations in Research Skills 2 | 2 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 4 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 4 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 2 |
| GLA 1000-1999 | GLA 1000-Level Elective | 2 |
| Semester Subtotal *RU Required Course In general, students will be assessed for the Academic & English Hurdle at the end of the 2nd semester. |
18 | |
| Year 2 SPRING (RU) | ||
| GLA 2000-2999 | GLA 2000-Level Elective | 4 |
| GLA 2000-2999 | GLA 2000-Level Elective | 4 |
| ANU BAPA 1003 | Pacific Encounters: An introduction to Pacific Studies | 4 |
| ANU BAPA 1004 | Introduction to International Security Studies | 4 |
| Semester Subtotal | 16 | |
| Year 2 FALL (ANU) | ||
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| Semester Subtotal | 16 | |
| Year 3 SPRING (ANU) | ||
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| ANU Course (to be transferred as a 4-credit course at RU) | 4 | |
| Semester Subtotal | 16 | |
| Year 3 FALL (RU) | ||
| GLA 2000-2999 | GLA 2000-Level Elective | 4 |
| GLA 2000-2999 | GLA 2000-Level Elective | 4 |
| ANU BAPA 1001 | The Origins of Political Order in Asia | 4 |
| ANU BAPA 1002 | Understanding Peace and Conflict | 4 |
| Semester Subtotal | 16 | |
| Year 4 SPRING (RU) | ||
| GLA 3001* | Research Seminar | 2 |
| GLA 1000-2999 or 3998 | GLA Elective at Any Level or Thesis | 2 |
| GLA 2000-2999 | GLA 2000-Level Elective | 2 |
| ANU BAPA 3001 | Humanitarianism: Principles, Politics and Practice | 4 |
| ANU BAPA 3003 | The Contemporary Pacific: Society, Politics and Development | 4 |
| Semester Subtotal *RU Required Course |
14 | |
| Year 4 FALL (RU) | ||
| GLA 3001* | Research Seminar | 2 |
| GLA 1000-2999 or 3998 | GLA Elective at Any Level or Thesis | 2 |
| GLA 2000-2999 | GLA 2000-Level Elective | 2 |
| ANU BAPA 3002 | Global Governance in the Asia-Pacific | 4 |
| ANU BAPA 3004 | Australia’s Security in the Asian Century | 4 |
| Semester Subtotal *RU Required Course |
14 | |
| Total Credit Hours (minimum required for RU) ** | Min. 124 | |
- Effective Spring 2023, GLA courses range from 1 to 4 credits. Students are responsible for checking the credit number for each course and planning their studies accordingly.
- For instance, a combination of two 2-credit courses can substitute a 4-credit course in the sample above.
- Students must earn at least 124 credits to graduate. Of the 124 credits, a minimum of 64 must be from RU, and a maximum of 60 from ANU counts.
- Students should also check the Graduation Requirements page.