The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Language and Area Studies (GLAS), with three track options: Arabic Studies, Classical Studies, or Japanese Studies. This 33-credit major is designed so that it can be completed in as little as two years for students who begin in their junior year – at minimum, it is typically only 9 total courses.

Study Global Language and Area Studies at University of Rhode Island, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 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 September 6, 2027.
About Bachelor of Global Language and Area Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Global Language and Area Studies at University of Rhode Island
Entry Requirements
- Submit secondary school documents including results and certificates of completion from national secondary school examinations (if applicable).
- Scans/copies of original academic documents are accepted for admission purposes.
- Official academic documents must be presented to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at the time of enrollment.
- Submit certified English translations of all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (if applicable) coursework not written in English.
- Submit certified English translations of all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (if applicable) coursework not written in English.
- Applicants who have attended a secondary school or post-secondary school where the language of instruction is English may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency examination depending upon their English grades (AP, IB, O level, A-level, GCSE, American Curriculum) and their SAT and/or ACT scores (if submitted). Such exemptions are determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Submit SAT and/or ACT scores (optional).Submit letter(s) of recommendation. You may submit this online with your Common Application.If you pursued a “gap year,” please include a brief paragraph explaining your activities during this period.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Global Language and Area Studies at University of Rhode Island
How to Apply for Bachelor of Global Language and Area Studies at University of Rhode Island
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