BA International Letters and Cultures at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in international letters and cultures is grounded in the advanced study of at least one foreign language. The program is more transcultural and transdisciplinary than a traditional languages and literatures degree program and encourages you to explore and challenge the traditional boundaries of cultures, texts and disciplines. You work closely with faculty and advisors to choose a program that combines study and research in a minimum of two cultures or disciplines, or in both.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of International Letters and Cultures | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics ARB 311 Advanced Arabic Skills I GRK 444 Heroes, Ancient and Modern ARB 315 Advanced Arabic for Heritage Speakers LAT 421 Roman Literature ARB 321 Arabic Conversation I What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information College Program Director Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $104,590 Learn more Cultural Studies Professor Growth: 2.7% Median Salary: $85,020 Learn more Intelligence Officer Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Sociologist Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $106,030 Learn more Translator Growth: 2.0% Median Salary: $60,170 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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