Overview

The East Asian Studies M.A. at St. John's University offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical, social, and cultural developments that have shaped the modern Asian world. Students engage with the complexities of individual societies while also examining the region as a cohesive global entity. This academic journey emphasises the critical use of primary sources and the development of advanced research methodologies.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing learners to tailor their studies toward their specific professional or academic goals. Whether choosing the research-intensive thesis route or the broader coursework-based non-thesis option, students gain a deep understanding of the world's fastest-growing region.

Why East Asian Studies at St. John's University?

Studying at the Queens campus provides students with access to the diverse cultural and professional landscape of New York City. The programme is housed within the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where students benefit from the expertise of dedicated faculty and the resources of the Institute for Asian Studies. This environment fosters a multicultural and multilingual education, essential for navigating today's interconnected global market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

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Syllabus

To complete the degree, all students must successfully pass a comprehensive examination and complete at least one semester of language instruction in Chinese or Japanese. Modules may include:

Great Books from China
Source Materials on China
Master's Thesis Research
Chinese
Japanese

Careers with East Asian Studies

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse professional paths where cross-cultural expertise and bilingual skills are highly valued. The programme prepares individuals for roles in international business, law, education, and government administration. Many alumni have secured positions as professors, secondary school teachers, and researchers in both the United Kingdom and abroad.

The analytical skills gained during the programme also translate effectively into sectors such as investment banking, journalism, and public health. Former students have found success as entrepreneurs, librarians, and government officials. Additionally, the thesis track provides a robust foundation for those intending to pursue doctoral studies or advanced professional degrees in specialised fields.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Asian studies View 94 other Masters in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the requirements for admission to graduate study in St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students who apply to the M.A. in East Asian Studies are expected to have taken at least six credits of related coursework as an undergraduate.

If you hold an undergraduate degree from a foreign institution, you’ll also be required to submit TOEFL examination scores.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Out-of-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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