East Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program bringing together the resources and faculty of various departments at the University of New Mexico relating to China and Japan. The program facilitates undergraduate major and minor courses of study, supports special courses and lectures with Chinese and Japanese content, and provides scholarships for students wishing to further their Chinese and Japanese language proficiency. An excellent university fosters a culturally comprehensive curriculum with a global perspective. Asia--the largest, historically oldest, and most populous segment of the world--should be prominent in the curriculum. East Asian Studies also emphasizes understanding the global village concept from the perspective of historical and everyday experiences of Chinese and Japanese countries and cultures. Minimum course grade of "C" or better is required to satisfy the East Asian Studies major requirements.

The East Asian Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by The University of New Mexico at its main campus in Albuquerque, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of East Asian Studies
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of East Asian Studies at The University of New Mexico
Entry Requirements
Students who are looking to complete and earn a degree at the Bachelors level. Typically for students who have only completed a Secondary (High School) program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of East Asian Studies
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of East Asia, defined as including China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, Tibet, related borderlands and island groups, and including the study of the East Asian diasporas overseas.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
$48k $110k $160k | ||
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,910 |
$48k
$81k
$160k
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Career data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These occupations are identified based on the CIP code for East Asian Studies. (05.0104). The salary range depicts the 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile salary values for each occupation.
Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of East Asian Studies at The University of New Mexico
How to Apply for Bachelor of East Asian Studies at The University of New Mexico
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