Overview

This vague and general designation underscores the longstanding tendency to view the “East” as an undifferentiated “other,” a perspective that has been used to justify Western colonialism and political hegemony, and one that often pervades contemporary views of what is in fact the world’s most culturally and physically diverse macroregion.

Today, the realm’s three most populated regions (Southern Asia, Eastern Asia, and Southeastern Asia) contain nearly 3.7 billion people, roughly 56 percent of the world’s population.

Career Path

Students with a concentration in Asian Studies at Bard College at Simon's Rock may enter into fields and positions such as journalism, diplomacy, human resources, public service, and interpretation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students are encouraged to take courses focusing on Asia from each of the following three categories: Social studies (anthropology, economics, geography, history, and political science), the arts (art history, visual arts, and music), and the humanities (language, philosophy, and literature), for a total of between 16 and 24 credits, including two 300-level courses. (100-level language courses do not normally count toward the concentration credits.)

Students are also encouraged to study Asian languages and to spend a semester or year in Asia, using and building their knowledge of the area.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. We encourage students to apply early.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsfield, United States

Disciplines

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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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

An interview with an admission counselor is required of each applicant. We’ll just be getting to know you as a live, talking, thinking person.

Simon’s Rock courses require a strong facility with the English language. Students who do not qualify for one of the English Proficiency exam waivers listed below must present proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, or Pearson PTE Academic that are no more than two years old.

Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).

International Students are eligible to receive Simon’s Rock institutional financial aid and scholarships.

Students living abroad, who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, will require a student visa to study at Simon's Rock.

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

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Out-of-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsfield

United States

912 - 1889 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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Career Path

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Pittsfield

Funding

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