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Overview
Students in the South Asian Studies program from Columbia University can deepen their knowledge of the cultural, economic, political, and social processes shaping the region. Ideal for both professionals seeking regional knowledge and students intending to pursue a PhD in the future, the South Asia Studies program prepares graduates for careers in government, public policy, non-profit organizations, journalism, education, the private sector, and academia.
Key Features
- The curriculum combines integrative core seminars with the opportunity to take South Asia Studies courses in a variety of disciplines.
- Core courses address key issues and approaches to South Asia studies. The program includes training in research methodologies and the critical use of scholarship as a foundation for developing the MA thesis.
Programme Structure
- To complement the core curriculum, students choose from a variety of courses offered regularly by South Asia Studies faculty in anthropology, art history, history, international affairs, literature, politics, and religion. Although there is no language requirement for the MA, Columbia offers elementary through advanced levels of training in Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tibetan, and Urdu.
- The institute provides resources and guidance for students to develop both a broad interdisciplinary expertise in South Asia studies and an area of specialization to be chosen by the student across a range of disciplines in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. As a capstone project, the student completes a master's thesis in consultation with an advisor from the student's field of specialization.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages View 740 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- transcripts of all previous post-secondary education
- a statement of academic purpose
- a curriculum vitae or résumé
- three letters of recommendation from academic sources
- GRE scores and, if applicable, results of the TOEFL or IELTS examination to fulfill the English Proficiency Requirement
- a sample of scholarly writing, if required by the department or program
- payment of the application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
61180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30590 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
61180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30590 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
2638 - 5751 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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