Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies

USA

What will I learn?

Majors and minors study how different local, national and regional cultures interact within Asia and beyond. The program draws on the strengths of specialists in anthropology, art history, English, Chinese and Japanese language, foreign literature, history, music, philosophy, politics and international relations, sociology and criminal justice. Students may major or minor in the program, with an Honors option also available. Asian Studies complements a host of other majors, including Chinese and Japanese language, history, international relations, political science and international business. The program encourages students to further deepen cultural and linguistic engagement through study abroad.

AREAS OF STUDY

Islam in Southeast Asia

Writing with Chinese characters

Asia in the World

Buddhism and Taoism

The Asian Development Model

Cultural cooperation and conflict

Past, present, and future Asias

CAREER OPTIONS

Asian Country Risk Analysis

Asian Student Liaison

Japan Exchange/Teaching Program

Management Consulting

International IT

Translation

English Instruction in China

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Business

Chinese Literature

Humanitarian Policy

Japanese History

Journalism

Law

Security Policy

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$37,680.00 (31,79,210) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

University of Delaware,

4 Kent Way,

NEWARK,

Delaware,

19716, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$39,190.00 (33,06,615) per year
Housing and Food (per semester) - 7693

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

University of Delaware

210 South College Ave.,

NEWARK,

Delaware,

19716, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who

  • have a high school diploma;
  • have the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma; or
  • are beyond the age of compulsory secondary school attendance in Delaware.

English proficiency test scores:

Direct Admission

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 79 (iBT), 550 (PBT), 233 (CBT)
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8
  • Cambridge English Assessment: B2 First/171
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) : 110+
  • EIKEN: Grade 1 Pass or Pre-1 Pass (CEFR C1 or CEFR B2)
  • PTE Academic: 53
  • GaoKao English: 125+/150; 105/120
  • South Korea CSAT English Language: 1

Academic Transitions Pathway

  • IELTS: 5.5-6.0
  • TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 65-78
  • TOEFL Essentials: Below 8
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 95-109
  • EIKEN: Grade 2 Pass (CEFR B1)
  • PTE Academic: 52 or Below
  • GaoKao English: 105-124/150
  • South Korea CSAT English Language: 2

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Delaware

UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network

  • Top 201-300 universities globally (Shanghai Ranking, 2022)
  • Top 100 universities in the U.S. (US World & News, 2022)
  • One of the 10 oldest universities in the U.S., founded in 1743
  • Located close to New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia