Starting from Japan in September (Fall)

For Students Admitted in/after 2023

This is a sample study plan for students starting from Japan in September (Cohort A – Fall 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 FALL (RU)
WRT 1001* College Writing 1 2
GLA 1102* Critical Thinking 2 2
GLA 1202* Foundations in Research Skills 2 2
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 4
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 4
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 2
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 2
Semester Subtotal
*RU Required Course
18
Year 1 SPRING (RU)
WRT 1002* College Writing 2 2
GLA 1101* Critical Thinking 1 2
GLA 1201* Foundations in Research Skills 1 2
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 4
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 4
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 2
GLA 1001-1999 GLA 1000-Level Course 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 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 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 3 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 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 or 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
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 or 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
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.