Overview

The Asian Studies MA program from University of Texas at Austin offers two specializations:

Specialization in East Asia: Students who specialize in East Asia normally have a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language and literature, or an area studies degree with a concentration in East Asia. Students must have completed at least two years of college-level Chinese, Japanese, or Korean with a grade of at least B in each course, or must demonstrate equivalent competence, before admission to the program.

Specialization in South Asia: Students who specialize in South Asia normally have a Bachelor of Arts in area studies or in a traditional discipline, with a concentration in South Asia. Most applicants have knowledge of a South Asian language before applying for admission. Students without this knowledge but whose applications are otherwise outstanding may also be accepted.

Careers

Students obtaining the Masters in Asian Studies are interested in pursuing careers in the public or private sector, government, non-profit organizations, and other fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chinese, Japanese, or Korean

Literature

Religion

Visual culture

Asian history

Asian language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Asian studies View 97 other Masters in Asian studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application to UT Austin

Supplemental Information Form

3.0 GPA and GRE/GMAT scores.

TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students only).

Transcripts.

Statement of Purpose.

Three Letters of Recommendation.

Writing sample(s)

CV or resume.

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.

Tuition Fee

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International

17694 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8847 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

17694 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8847 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

8928 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4464 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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