MA Southeast Asian Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The MA degree in Southeast Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the unique needs of two broad groups of students: those seeking certification of area expertise en route to a disciplinary doctoral degree and those seeking a terminal MA en route to a wide range of careers in Southeast Asia, including employment in business, journalism, and various government and international organizations.

Department: Institute Regional International Studies | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline April 1 for international applicants; June 1 for domestic applicants), Spring (deadline August 1 for international applicants; October 1 for domestic applicants) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ANTHRO 310 Topics in Archaeology (Archaeology of Southeast Asia); ANTHRO 330 Topics in Ethnology (Peoples and Cultures of Mainland Southeast Asia); ASIAN 403 Southeast Asian Literature; ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Application Materials; The required materials for the online application are:; Statement of purpose; Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study; Three references. Applicants must demonstrate a level of proficiency in a Southeast Asian language equivalent to four semesters of the language. The program will verify proficiency acquired through heritage (nationality) or previous study. In cases where deficiencies are identified, applicants must complete additional language courses during enrollment (chosen in consultation with advisor). These courses do not satisfy minimum degree requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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