BA Asian Studies at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Majors and minors study how different local, national and regional cultures interact within Asia and beyond. The program draws on the strengths of specialists in anthropology, art history, Chinese, Korean and Japanese language, literature and culture history, music, philosophy and religion, politics and international relations, sociology and criminal justice. Students may major or minor in the program, with an Honors option also available.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Islam in Southeast Asia, Writing in Asian scripts, K-pop, anime, manga and video games, Buddhism and Taoism, The Asian Development Model, Cultural cooperation and conflict, Past, present, and future Asias.

Career pathways

Career options: Asian Country Risk Analysis, Asian Student Liaison, Japan Exchange/Teaching Program, Management Consulting, International IT, Translation, English Instruction in China.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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