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    Asia is the world’s largest continent and one of it’s most fascinating. It’s home to almost 60% of the global population and is recognized as the world’s fastest-growing economic region. Enrolling in an Asian studies program gives you the chance to discover more about this global powerhouse.

    You’ll take classes in everything from Asian history, literature, and art, to politics, religion, and business. You’ll also work towards mastering one Asian language, like Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean. The linguistic and cultural fluency you’ll develop will prepare you for an array of exciting international careers.

    Studying abroad is one of the best ways to learn about the beauty and diversity of Asia. Although textbooks, photos, and videos are great introductory resources, they’re no substitute for first-hand experience and daily interactions with Asian citizens.

    Asian studies program structure

    You can study an Asian studies BA over a minimum of three years. However, most undergraduate programs take four years to finish because students are required to complete a sandwich year in Asia.

    You can also take Asian studies as one half of a joint honors course. Students often choose to pair it with related disciplines like politics, history, or international business. This means you can tailor your degree to suit your interests and career ambitions.

    If you choose the US as your undergraduate study abroad destination, you’ll probably major in Asian studies. In keeping with the American liberal arts model of education, you’ll take two years of general education classes before starting major-focused modules in the remaining half of your degree.

    If you’re still hungry to learn more after finishing your bachelor’s, graduate-level study options are available. MA programs normally require one year of full-time study or two years of part-time learning. Research-focused doctoral degrees will add between three and six years on top of this.

    Your timetable will largely consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and language workshops. Assessment methods depend on the module, but written and oral exams, essays, presentations, and group projects are common. Here’s a list of some of the core classes you’ll likely take:

    • Introduction to Asia
    • Languages of Asia
    • Economic development in the Asia Pacific region
    • Asian politics
    • Asian religion
    • The history of Asia
    • Asian literature
    • Issues in contemporary Asia

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    Asian studies undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in asian studies

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      Asia Studies (Southeast Asia) - BA Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,834 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Asian and Asian American Studies: Asian Studies - BA California State University, Long Beach, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,338 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,338 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Asian Language & Studies - Asian Language and Studies Concentration in Japanese - BA University of the Pacific, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,370 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 50,370 USD

      Start date
      January, March, July, October
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      Asian Studies - BA University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,445 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,280 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Asian Studies - BA American University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,542 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 50,542 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Asian Studies - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,076 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD

      Start date
      September, January, May
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    Asian studies graduate programs

    Master's in asian studies

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      Asian Studies - MA University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,091 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 36,086 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Asian Studies - MA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      15,763 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,670 NZD

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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      Asian Studies: Japanese Language & Pedagogy - MA California State University, Long Beach, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,604 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,604 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      East Asian Studies - MSocSc University of Turku, Finland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,478 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Diploma in asian studies

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      Asian Studies - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,370 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Future asian studies careers

    Asian studies students graduate with a range of diverse and exciting career prospects. You could apply your cross-cultural awareness and language skills to areas like journalism, international diplomacy, tourism, business, and education.

    Although your potential job options are endless, these are some of the roles most commonly pursued by graduates:

    • Interpreter/translator
    • Immigration officer
    • Foreign correspondent
    • Travel writer
    • International policy advisor
    • International marketing specialist
    • International logistics manager
    • Teacher

    Whether you’ve got a specific career path in mind or not, it’s useful to participate in some work experience related to your degree. Placements and internships are a great way to try out different job roles, make professional contacts, and boost your employability.