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MA Asian American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

MA Asian American Studies is a master's programme in Asian American Studies, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: The Asian American studies curriculum is multidisciplinary in nature with areas of study including: (1) Asian Pacific Islander American histories and communities; (2) cultural studies; (3) ethnocommunications; and (4) creative expression.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Asian American Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: The Asian American studies curriculum is multidisciplinary in nature with areas of study including: (1) Asian Pacific Islander American histories and communities; (2) cultural studies; (3) ethnocommunications; and (4) creative expression. A total of 11 graduate and upper division courses (44 units) are required for the degree. Of the 11 courses, eight (32 units) must be graduate level (200- or 500- series). The required course work is outlined below: 1) Four required core courses are Asian American Studies 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D. Core courses must be completed during the first year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026 All application materials must be received by the deadline.. GRE: Not required. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose, and a paper or an article, preferably on topics related to Asian or Pacific Islander Americans. Applicants are also expected to present evidence of their previous interest in Asian American Studies, such as courses taken at the undergraduate level, research papers written independently or for related classes, or work experience in an Asian or Pacific Islander American community. Asian American Studies, M.A. /Public Health, M.P.H.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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