Master of Critical Asian Humanities at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#62

Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 34,531 / semster

Next IntakeJanuary 10, 2027

Critical Asian Humanities

Study Critical Asian Humanities at Duke University, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Durham , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for January 10, 2027.

About Critical Asian Humanities

The Master of Arts in Critical Asian Humanities is a terminal degree offered by the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. The MA provides training in the critical analysis of written, visual, and performance cultures of the greater Asia, including East Asia and the Middle East. Integrating approaches and methodologies from literary studies, film studies, and cultural studies, we will offer an innovative and comprehensive program of study that will provide students with the skills needed to pursue either a doctoral or professional degree in a related area, or a career in field relating to East Asian culture and society. The curriculum of the CAH-MA consists primarily of courses on East Asian and the Middle Eastern cultural studies and cultural studies methodologies. Students must also attain advanced language proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, or Arabic, equivalent to three years of college-level study. Up to two East Asian or Middle Eastern language courses may be counted toward the 10-course requirement. Students who already have proficiency in one Asian language are not required to study a second language, though they are welcome to do so. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, each student will complete an MA thesis and submit it to their thesis committee. The thesis committee will be composed of three faculty, at least two of whom must be from AMES. The degree is dependent on the acceptance of the thesis and successful completion of an oral examination.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
RÃ©sumÃ©: Required
GRE Scores: GRE General Required
English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required* for applicants whose first language is not English
*test waiver may apply for some applicants
GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Duolingo English Test.

Fee Information

Application Fee 95

Critical Asian Humanities

Duke University

United States of America, Durham