Asia Studies (South Asia)

The Bachelor of Arts program in Asia studies offers students the opportunity for in-depth study of East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia through a coherent curriculum of academic study across a number of disciplines.

Program Description

The transdisciplinary approach provides students with a variety of intellectual tools to address contemporary political, social, and cultural issues in Asia and enables them to apply valuable knowledge in various academic and practical settings. The Asia studies degree program with a concentration in South Asia includes coursework covering Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and other South Asian states and societies.

At a Glance

College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Location: Tempe
Second language requirement: Yes
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2022 - 2023 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

Global experience: Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the very cultures they are studying through Global Education programs. In programs available throughout Southern Asia, students can deepen their understanding of South Asian history, religion, and culture while enhancing their resumes with the heightened cultural competency, adaptability, and critical thinking and communication skills they acquire through the experience.

Career Opportunities

People knowledgeable about Asia are required in virtually every arena in which the U.S. interacts with the rest of the world, including:

communication and journalism
diplomacy, trade, and international organizations
food security
higher education
humanitarian service and philanthropy
intelligence
law and law enforcement
military
technology transfer
transportation and tourism

What are Accelerated Programs?

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree. These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years. Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program.

What are Concurrent Programs?

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees, and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.

Program Overview