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Asian Studies, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA, United States
The 21st century has been predicted to be the "Asian Century," with the role of Asian Studies at Saint Joseph's University on the world stage becoming increasingly prominent. If you wish to assume roles of leadership in this new world, you must first understand it with this Asian Studies program from Saint Joseph's University.
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Overview

The Asian Studies program at Saint Joseph's University is interdisciplinary and designed to provide students with a vital understanding of Asia, broadly defined as the region from the Persian Gulf to the Philippines, including the present states of China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Central Asian Republics of the former Soviet Union.

Learning outcomes

If you’re looking to elevate your understanding of the rich history and culture that has contributed so much to our common human heritage and prepare yourself for a responsible and successful role in the global world of tomorrow, a minor in Asian studies is right for you. It is the perfect complement to a number of majors from political science to business.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • African Economies
  • Literature of South Africa
  • Historical Introduction to Modern Africa
  • Historical Introduction to Pre-Modern Africa 
  • African Ethnicities 
  • South Africa and the Politics of Transition 
  • Historical Introduction to Latin America 
  • History of Modern Mexico
  • Social Protest in Latin American History 

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

We require a high school diploma or recognized equivalent for admission to Saint Joseph’s University. Standard secondary school coursework includes the following core subject areas:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of mathematics
  • 2 years of history
  • 2 years of a laboratory science
  • 2 years of a world language

Competitive applicants typically exceed the minimum requirements and have taken four years in all five core subject areas.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    47740 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 47740 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    47740 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 47740 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Philadelphia

  • 1313 - 2290 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

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