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Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary certificate giving cross-national understanding of Asia, open to students in any BU graduate or professional programme who meet its requirements. Certificate courses typically also count toward the student's degree.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Center for the Study of Asia (Pardee School of Global Studies)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

At least 16 unit hours of Asia-focused coursework with a B or better in each course, 12 of them in a subregion or substantive area, from at least two departments or schools; no more than 4 units of directed study. Also requires a significant research piece on Asia (thesis, dissertation or two seminar papers) and reading knowledge of a relevant Asian language.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to students enrolled in a BU graduate or professional programme.

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