Overview

The department’s course offerings engage the diversity of East Asian cultures, from contemporary film and politics to ancient philosophy, and they critically examine the structures that define the area and render it an object of study.

Key Features

The department offers a full range of courses on East Asian literature, history, thought, religion, and society, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language courses from beginning to advanced levels.

In a time of globalization, the East Asian Studies (Hons) program at University of Toronto can be an excellent springboard from which to launch a career in fields where bilingualism, critical analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of the socio-historical and cultural contexts of East Asian texts and ideas are essential.

The Major and Specialist programs build the foundation for careers in teaching and research, international business and law, foreign service, and cultural institutions.

Students seeking advice on course selection or academic progress should contact the Undergraduate Coordinator, but all members of the Department will be happy to provide advice and information about their course offerings.

In conjunction with Woodsworth College, the Department offers courses during June and July at the University of Hong Kong, and through the Centre for International Experience, participates in exchange programs with universities in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Chinese Prose

Cultural History of Food in East Asia

Tales of the Supernatural in Chinese Literature

Perceptions of China in Japanese Literature

Queer Feminist Literature: Writing in Global Capitalism

Chinese Philosophy

Premodern Japanese History

Early Modern Japanese History

History of Capitalism in Modern Japan

Marxism and East Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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89

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Asian studies View 25 other Bachelors in Asian studies in Canada

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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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate (IB)

An International Baccalaureate Diploma is required for admission consideration; the IB Certificate is not sufficient for admission consideration.

Prerequisite courses can be presented at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL).

SL or HL English is required for admission consideration.

The following IB Math courses will satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for science and business programs:

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL

The following IB Math courses will not satisfy the Calculus prerequisites for science and business programs:

Math Studies

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL

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Tuition Fees

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63570 CAD / year

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6100 CAD / year

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Living costs

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Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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