Overview

At South Asian Studies from Mount Holyoke College our students are expected to incorporate the humanities and the social sciences fully into their studies with classes at Mount Holyoke and the other colleges in the Five College Consortium. Complementing course work at Mount Holyoke are extracurricular activities and study abroad programs that broaden and deepen students’ understanding of Asia.

On campus, our students experience regional culture at many levels, including language tables and clubs, guest lectures, performing and visual arts, film, festivals, and regional cuisine. These activities are often initiated by and benefit greatly from the diverse student population of Mount Holyoke and particularly the large numbers of students from Asian countries or with an Asian background.

Students at South Asian Studies from Mount Holyoke College will:

Develop knowledge of the history of premodern and modern South Asia.

Develop knowledge of the arts, literature, religions, and philosophies of South Asia.

Develop knowledge of the geography, politics, economics, and societies of South Asia.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

History of Modern South Asia, 1700 to the Present

Arts of India

Bollywood: A Cinema of Interruptions

Buddhist Ethics

Empire, Nation, and the Making of Tribes in South Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Hadley, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Asian studies View 205 other Bachelors in Ethnic Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application on Scoir.

Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript.

Counselor recommendation.

Two teacher evaluation forms.

Mount Holyoke writing supplement (optional).

Interview (optional).

Standardized test scores (optional).

Fine or performing art supplement (optional).

English Proficiency Test Scores (for nonnative English speakers).

Early Decision Agreement (if applicable).

Midyear report for Regular Decision applicants only (due February 15).

International Financial Declaration (required for non-U.S. citizens who are not seeking need-based financial aid).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year
Out-of-State

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year

Living costs

South Hadley

United States

1068 - 2212 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at South Asian Studies from Mount Holyoke College will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Hadley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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