Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the languages, histories, cultures, and societies of China, Korea, and Japan.

Program Description

The program aims to equip students with cultural fluency and proficiency in at least one Asian language, including Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese. Students will gain a deep understanding of the histories, cultures, and contemporary politics and economics of Asian societies, preparing them for lucrative careers in business, government, education, and the arts.

Why Study at the University of Alberta?

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, students will find an academic pathway that suits their interests and goals.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following admission requirements:

• One from the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
• One from the following subjects:
  • Fine Arts
    • Choral Music 30
    • Drama 30
    • Art 30
    • Art 31
    • Musical Theatre 35
    • Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
    • Applied Graphic Arts 35
    • Audio 35
    • Ballet 35
    • Choir 35
    • CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
    • Contemporary Dance 35
    • Dance 35
    • Portfolio Art 35
    • Dance Composition 35
    • Design Thinking Innovation 35
    • Directing 35
    • Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Guitar 35
    • Instrumental Jazz 35
    • Jazz Dance 35
    • Musical Theatre Performance 35
    • Technical Theatre EPS 35
    • Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
    • Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
    • Theatre Arts 35
    • Vocal Jazz 35
    • Instrumental Music 30
    • General Music 30
    • Performing Arts 35A
  • Humanities
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
  • Languages other than English
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Latin 30
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
  • Math/Sciences
    • Science 30
    • Biology 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 31
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Mathematics 30-2*
• Three from the following subjects:
  • Humanities
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
  • Languages other than English
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Latin 30
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
  • Math/Sciences
    • Mathematics 31
    • Biology 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Physics 30
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Science 30
    • Mathematics 30-2*

English Language Proficiency

The University of Alberta requires all students to demonstrate English language proficiency. For more information, refer to the University of Alberta Calendar.

Indigenous Applicants

The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students in their pursuit of a degree. For more information on admission requirements for Indigenous students, refer to the University of Alberta Calendar.

Deadline

The application deadline for the Fall semester is March 1, 2026, for both domestic and international students.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of courses taken. For an estimate of tuition fees, use the University of Alberta's cost calculator.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The University of Alberta offers over $52 million in scholarships, awards, and financial support to undergraduate students each year. Additional scholarships are available for specific faculties and programs.