MA South Asian Studies at Columbia University

The free-standing MA in South Asian Studies examines the cultural, economic, political and social processes of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It suits professionals seeking regional knowledge and students preparing for PhD study. Students complete a master's thesis with an advisor from their field of specialisation.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: South Asia Institute  |  Duration: Full-time or part-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Integrative core seminars and research-methods training lead into a thesis, with electives in anthropology, art history, history, international affairs, literature, politics and religion. There is no language requirement, though Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tibetan and Urdu are taught from elementary to advanced levels.

Career pathways

Government, public policy, non-profit organisations, journalism, education, the private sector and academia.

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