Field Study in IndonesiaFor academic credit

$7,000 Scholarships Available

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ACICIS gratefully acknowledges the current and historial contributions made to the consortium’s growth and development - in the form of both financial and in-kind support - by Murdoch University, The University of Western Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)’s Australia Indonesia Institute (AII), the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training (DET), the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP), the Myer Foundation, the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC), and the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan. © Photographs by James Walsh

Complete an independent, assessed field study project in one of Indonesia’s most dynamic provinces.

UNDERTAKE FIELD STUDY IN A RURAL OR URBAN AREA OF WEST JAVA

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Applications are due by 1 September for Semester 1 and 15 April for Semester 2. Apply at:

The Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies known as ACICIS (pronounced

“ah-chee-chis” as an Indonesian would) has been opening doors to tertiary institutions throughout

Indonesia since 1994, offering a range of study options and in-country support to help students gain

invaluable first-hand experience of one of the richest and most diverse countries in the world.

About the Program

ACICIS Study Indonesia offers students capable of independent study the opportunity to undertake assessed field study through Parahyangan University (UNPAR), Bandung. A number of students have incorporated their field study projects into an undergraduate honours program with the approval of their home university.

Parahyangan University

Parahyangan University (UNPAR) is one of Indonesia’s oldest private universities. Both teaching and research conducted at the university continue to set national and international standards in terms of quality and excellence.

What is involved?

» 3-day live-in orientation program;

» Full-time support from ACICIS and UNPAR staff;

» Allocated supervisor with expertise in chosen study area;

» 8-10,000 word field study report in English or Indonesian;

» Assessed seminar presentations;

» Opportunity to take regular coursework units

The West Java Field Study can be taken as either a stand-alone program or useful second semester study option for students looking to extend their in-country experience. The program caters to students both with and without Indonesian language competency.