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Leiden University
BA South and Southeast Asian Studies
- Leiden, Netherlands
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
South and Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse areas. Interested in speaking one of its major languages, and understanding its history, culture, and current affairs? Then this is the programme for you!
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Binghamton University, State University of New York
Asian and Asian American Studies (BA, Minor)
- Binghamton, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The major in Asian and Asian American studies offers three tracks: Asian American and diaspora studies, Asia comparative, and South Asia.
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University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Asian Studies
- Dunedin, New Zealand
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.
Clark University
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
- Worcester, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
Students majoring in Asian Studies are expected to take 12 courses, at least four of which will be completed in one of Clark's study-abroad programs in Asia. Of the 12 courses, at least five must be at the 200-level. Students may specialize in China, Japan, or more broadly across Asia (including East, South, and Southeast Asia). Through an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the history, economics, politics, development, culture, languages, and international relations of Asia. Our program encompasses all regions of this diverse and multifaceted continent: East, Southeast, and South Asia.
Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts in India Studies
- Bloomington, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
Students who pursue the India Studies Bachelor of Arts degree will gain advanced understanding of the culture, literature, arts, philosophy, socio-political and historical dimensions of this dynamic region, in addition to language expertise. You will learn from experts in a wide range of geographical areas, including Bengal, northern India, Tamil Nadu, the Tibetan plateau, and Maharashtra. Your studies will span a wide range of disciplines, including South Asian religion and history to contemporary Indian politics, law, literature, business, and culture.
Mercer University
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
- Macon, USA
- Atlanta, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
As an Asian Studies minor at Mercer University, you will explore the culture, history, politics, people, and beliefs of the Asian culture. You will be challenged and stretched by our curriculum, and you will discover the mysteries of Asia. To fully immerse yourself in the Asian culture, we encourage you to sign up for a study abroad experience. You will witness the information in your textbook come to life, and you will earn three credit hours toward your Asian Studies minor. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Mercer's Chinese Language and Culture Study Abroad Program at Nanjing University.
University of Washington
B.A. in South Asian Languages and Cultures
- Seattle, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
A B.A. in South Asian Languages and Cultures combines advanced language study in one or more South Asian languages (Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu), along with courses on the literatures and cultures of South Asia. Students benefit from the exceptional depth of coursework taught by leading scholars in these languages, and they expand their studies with curriculum in South Asian studies from across the humanities and social sciences. Many students pair this major with a major in a professional field (e.g., engineering, business, informatics, computer science), giving them an advantage in these fields as the importance of South Asian business, entertainment, medicine and technology organizations continues to grow. Alumni, as multilingual professionals with in-demand skills, find an advantage entering business and nonprofit work, STEM fields, graduate programs, and more across the globe.
University of Denver
BA Asian Studies
- Denver, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
You’ll explore the literatures, cultures, visual and performing arts, religions, histories, politics and economies of Asian countries with esteemed faculty. These scholars come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds centered around East Asian, especially Chinese and Japanese, and South Asian cultures and languages. You'll pair this cultural knowledge with advanced training in an Asian language and you're encouraged to deepen your experience further by studying abroad for up to a year.
Skidmore College
BA in Asian Studies
- Saratoga Springs, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
The Asian Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary and global approach to examining the multiple facets of cultures, traditions, and contemporary realities of Asian countries and peoples. Asian Studies courses are taught by Skidmore faculty from various departments and programs with research expertise across Asia. The program offers an extraordinary breadth of classes from the social sciences, humanities, and visual and performing arts exploring topics such as political histories, development and economy, war and peace, language and literature, music, art history, philosophical and religious traditions, ecologies and environmentalism, and pop culture.
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies
- Waltham, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
The East Asian Studies program is designed to expose you to a wide range of history, perspective and contemporary challenges relating to East Asia’s societies and cultures. Courses offer a full range of instruction in Chinese, Japanese or Korean, helping you create a foundation for a career in government, academics, international relations, international business, journalism, trade, finance, industry, law and diplomacy in the 21st century.
Osaka University - Osaka
BA in Asian History
- Suita, Japan
BA
On-Campus
English
This course is one of the only programs in Japan that simultaneously covers three significant areas of history: China, Northern/Central Eurasia, and Southeast/maritime Asia. The course has produced world-class research concerning society, economics, and the law in China from the early modern period to the present day; the history of Central Eurasia during the period from the Chinese Sui and Tang Dynasties to the Mongolian Empire; the medieval and early modern periods in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, in particular); and maritime relations in East/Southeast Asia. Emphasis is placed on local fieldwork in addition to historical sources. The course stands at the forefront of the movement to reform history education, which includes giving Asian history education its proper place in the international academic community.
Bates College
Asian Studies
- Lewiston, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
In a globalized society, it is essential to find alternatives to U.S.-centric world views and create opportunities to center and learn from equally important voices and perspectives from around the world. We have much to learn from Asia’s complex experiences with local, regional, and global flows of privilege, power, colonialism, and ethnic conflict.
State University of New York Purchase College
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
- Purchase, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
The Asian studies minor at Purchase provides students with broad interests a structured way to engage in a rigorous cross-disciplinary educational experience.
State University Of New York At New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
- New Paltz, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
With a broad definition of Asia extending from the Pacific Rim to the Arabian Sea, this minor gives students an opportunity to study Asia as an integral part of human civilization.
University of Toledo - EduCo
Bachelor of Arts Asian Studies
- Toledo, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
The study of Asia has never been more relevant to American undergraduates. The countries of the largest continent on Earth continue to greatly influence the U.S. economy and political landscape. The interdisciplinary Asian Studies degree program at The University of Toledo is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and systematic education in Asian affairs. We focus on language, culture, political science, economics, history and geography, as well as business and related areas.
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BA Programs in Social Sciences Area studies Asian Studies
A Bachelor of Arts, or BA, is a post-secondary school degree. It usually takes three to four years to complete. Students choose an area of study upon which to focus, with the aim of learning specialized job skills. The BA prepares graduates to enter the workforce or to continue on to a master’s degree.
What is a BA in Asian Studies? This degree introduces students to the important issues that Asian countries are facing today. Students generally study the history and culture of different Asian countries and learn about their conflicts and interdependence. Possible coursework includes comparative politics, languages, modern political history, and government. Many programs offer a study abroad option in an Asian country.
Students who earn a BA in Asian studies usually gain the ability to understand complex social situations and perceive underlying causes. They might also become good at quickly finding and negotiating solutions to problems.
The cost of earning a BA in Asian studies varies from school to school and country to country. In addition to tuition, there may be other fees such as room and board or technology fees. Students should contact the institution for an accurate expense estimate.
After receiving a BA in Asian Studies, graduates can look for jobs in a wide variety of fields. Some positions could be foreign correspondent, embassy liaison, interpreter, teacher, and customs officer. Businesses with overseas operations need Asian specialists and consultants to help them operate more effectively. With an additional law degree, graduates can also work as immigration or human rights lawyers.
The BA in Asian Studies is available from colleges and universities both locally and abroad. Many institutions offer part-time or full-time enrollment. There are also online degree programs for students who need flexibility. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.