Overview

The Regional and Comparative Studies Major is offered by Georgetown University. RCST majors may choose from the following regions or, in some cases, present a case for studying a region not covered under the existing designations: Africa; Asia; Latin America; the Middle East; Russia, Eurasia, Eastern Europe and Western Europe.

Key Facts

Students also have the option to undertake a comparative study of two regions and can also choose to incorporate the United States or Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific as part of a comparative study. Within the RCST major, students build their own course of study, balancing a core methodological and theoretical course with classes related to their region or regions. By focusing their studies on a particular region or two of the world, RCST students gain specialized expertise that is invaluable in a globalized world. Students in the RCST major can:

Design their own course trajectory with classes across multiple disciplines
Acquire competency in at least one language spoken in their chosen region
Study abroad as an integral part of their studies, for which they can receive major credit
Engage with a community of like-minded scholars through workshops and alumni events

Programme Structure

Courses include:

RCST students combine a number of disciplines to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their chosen region, studying theories and methods to build an analytical skill set. As a self-designed major, RCST allows students to not only choose their regional focus, but also a self-identified theme within the region or regions they have chosen to study. Working with their curricular dean, the RCST field chair and RCST affiliated faculty, students craft and justify a specific topic of study and build their planned curriculum around it. The proposed course list draws on faculty expertise in a variety of fields, including anthropology, economics, history, government, international affairs, linguistics, sociology and theology.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Anthropology View 660 other Bachelors in Anthropology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Georgetown Application
Application Supplement
Secondary School Report
Teacher’s Recommendation
Application Fee $75.00
SAT/ACT Results
SAT Subject Tests Scores

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year
Out-of-State

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Scholarships Information

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