Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Asian Studies

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Asian Studies

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 52,070 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 15, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Asian Studies

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    BA Degree with a Major in Asian Studies

    Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Asian Studies, students will be able to:

    1. Develop a broad historical and geographic knowledge about Asia as a transnational region.
    2. Design and execute independent research on Asia by using either social scientific or humanistic methods.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate Asian-language sources into academic research.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    BA Degree with a Major in Asian Studies

    For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Asian Studies must complete:

    • A minimum of 50 courses (30 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
    • A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
    • A minimum of 4 courses (52 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.
    • Demonstration of advanced language proficiency in an Asian language.

    courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

    1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

    2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    • The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
    • $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
    • Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
    • Recommendation Letters
      • School Counselor
      • Teacher 5
      • Teacher 2
    • Demonstration of English proficiency
    • International Student Financial Statement
    • Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Asian Studies
    Rice University
    Rice University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Houston

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