BA Italian at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Arts program in Italian, you learn to speak, write, read and comprehend Italian. You develop the ability to think critically, learn about and appreciate the historical and contemporary cultures of the Italian peninsula and their relationship to other global traditions, and develop empathy as a globally informed leader. You complete courses on topics such as: art culture film government history literature religion You have a choice of four faculty-directed programs in Italy.

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 ITA 201 Intermediate Italian I ITA 202 Intermediate Italian II ITA 311 Speak Italy: Language, People, Culture ITA 321 Italian Renaissance Culture: Politicians, Merchants, Artists and Courtesans ITA 413 Advanced Italian 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 Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Cultural Studies Professor Growth: 2.7% Median Salary: $85,020 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 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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