East Asian Studies (interdisciplinary track)

Overview

Duke University's Master in East Asian Studies (interdisciplinary track) program offers comprehensive coverage of East Asian politics, societies, history, and cultures, with particular strengths in literature; modern history; comparative history and culture; anthropology; film, media and visual studies; comparative studies of capitalism; and religious studies. Research on East Asia at Duke is supported by extensive library holdings managed by subject librarians for China, Japan and Korea.  Duke also has close ties with Asian Studies faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and students can receive credit for courses at either institution.

Program features

• Students can select courses from a broad range of offerings in area studies, political science, literature, history, art history, religion, cultural anthropology, sociology, music, and visual and media studies
• Students may enroll in up to one course per semester at UNC-Chapel Hill
• Students typically complete the program within two years (four semesters); the final semester is typically reserved for writing

• Students may complete a Master of Arts thesis or revise two academic research papers completed during coursework

As a student at Duke University, you will have unfettered access to all the resources of one of the nation’s most prestigious universities consistently ranked in the top ten.  The university attracts some of the most renowned performers, speakers, public intellectuals and leaders to campus each year. Duke University's students have opportunities to participate in collaborative research, develop professionally, experience campus culture, enhance their wellness and tap into a global alumni network.  

Program opportunities

• Prepare to enter a new profession in the diplomatic corps, law, education, journalism, consulting or business
• Enhance your current career path with advanced academic training
• Build a solid foundation for further study in social science or humanities doctoral programs
• Attain proficiency in a regional language
• Experience a unique exchange program in Tokyo, Japan, at Meiji University’s Graduate School of Political Science and Economics