MA in East Asian Studies Degree Program
The MA in East Asian Studies provides rigorous interdisciplinary training for students seeking careers in academia or professional fields that require regional specialization.
The program introduces key disciplinary methodologies relevant to area studies while providing flexibility for students to take an existing idea to a higher level or pursue an entirely new project.
Features
- Customize an interdisciplinary program of study from courses in area studies, art history, cultural anthropology, environment, history, law, literature, music, political science, public policy, religious studies, sociology, and visual and media studies
- Students typically complete the program within two years (four semesters); the final semester is typically reserved for writing
- Students may complete an MA thesis or revise two academic research papers completed during coursework
Opportunities
- Build a solid foundation for further study in social science or humanities doctoral programs
- Enhance your current career path with advanced academic training
- Prepare to enter a new profession in education, journalism, consulting, or business
- Attain advanced proficiency in a regional language
- Experience a unique exchange program in Tokyo, Japan, at Meiji University’s Graduate School of Political Science and Economics
Funding
APSI provides merit-based partial tuition fellowships to students in the East Asian Studies MA program and offers support for summer research or language study.
All students applying to the MA program are automatically considered for first-year funding during the application process; no separate application is needed.
The Graduate School website offers detailed application information, requirements, and deadlines, as well as links to statistics about admissions and enrollment as well as career outcomes.
Apply for the MA in East Asian Studies
Complete applications for the MA in East Asian Studies must include:
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official university transcripts from all schools attended
- GRE scores
- TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores, if applicable
Students with a focused interest in literature and cultural studies should consider applying to the Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities program.