Bachelor of South Asian Studies at Wesleyan University

Study South Asian Studies at Wesleyan University, 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 4, 2027.

About Bachelor of South Asian Studies

Wesleyan has a remarkable collection of faculty, courses, and resources for all students interested in studying the cultures of South Asia (with primary focus on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh). The University not only enjoys the distinction of having an Indian music studies program but also a diverse group of scholars devoted to the wider region and its diaspora in fields as diverse as anthropology, art history, cultural studies, dance, history, political science, literature, language, film studies and religion. Faculty contributing to the minor will help Wesleyan students better pursue the wide range of opportunities in South Asian studies–both scholarly and artistic–as the subcontinent gains increasing global prominence.

Admission to the Minor

There are no requirements for admission to the South Asian Studies Minor.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of South Asian Studies at Wesleyan University

Entry Requirements

Students eligible for admission must have a high school diploma (or its recognized equivalent) or be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance (17) and meet the criteria for homeschooled students.

The following are recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma:

A GED certificate
A state certificate awarded after passing an authorized test and that the state recognizes as equivalent to a high school diploma
An academic transcript showing that the student has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's degree

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of South Asian Studies at Wesleyan University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of South Asian Studies at Wesleyan University

Both Regular Decision applications and Early Decision applications include the following:

First-Year Application & Personal Essay

Completed Common Application or Apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir, including Wesleyan’s member-specific questions.

Secondary School Report Form & Transcript

Your school counselor should submit a secondary school report along with an official transcript (including courses in progress) and school profile.

Homeschool Supplement (if applicable: only available on Common Application site)

Wesleyan encourages applicants to request that school forms be filed electronically via the Common Application website.

Counselor Recommendation

Your school counselor should submit a written evaluation.

Mid-year Grade Report

Your school counselor should submit your midyear grades when available (end of first semester or second trimester).

Teacher Evaluation Forms

Two academic teacher evaluations are required. You are encouraged to submit one from a humanities or social sciences teacher and one from a math or science teacher.

Wesleyan encourages applicants to request that teacher evaluations be filed electronically via the Common Application website.

Early Decision Agreement

The Early Decision Agreement form is available for download, but it is also provided as part of the Common Application.

(Early Decision applicants ONLY)

Application Fee

$65 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver. We will waive the application fee for all applicants who apply for financial aid. Receiving this fee waiver will not disadvantage an applicant in any way.

Track Your Application Materials

After you have submitted your application you will receive an email with a PIN which will enable you to access WesCheck, your applicant portal, to track your application materials.

Bachelor of South Asian Studies at Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University

United States of America, Aberdeen