Undergraduate study in Asian Studies

What you can study in Asian Studies

With a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Asian Studies you can choose from a wide range of courses on film, literature, politics, history, popular culture, philosophy, geography, economics and anthropology.

Some courses focus on a particular part of Asia and other courses offer pan-Asian perspectives. We also encourage you to take advantage of exchange opportunities to live and study in Asian countries.

Structuring your major in Asian Studies

You can take a major in Asian Studies as one of your two BA majors (a double major). You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Courses

Explore the undergraduate courses you can take as part of a major in Asian Studies. You would normally take Stage I courses in your first year, Stage II in your second and Stage III in your third.

Required courses

You must pass the following courses as part of the Asian Studies major:

  • ASIAN 100 and ASIAN 303

Scholarships and awards

Help and advice

Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.

If you would like to find out more about studying Asian Studies, you can contact our Undergraduate Adviser.