$65,684 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] East Asian Studies
- MA in East Asian Studies at Duke University is a 2 years (4 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Students in the Master of Arts in East Asian Studies program engage in the interdisciplinary study of Northeast Asia (China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea), Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam), or any combination of these countries/regions.
- Students may enroll in up to one course per semester at UNC-Chapel Hill.
- Students may complete an MA thesis or revise two academic research papers completed during coursework.
- Students get the opportunity to either write an MA thesis or revise and submit two research papers originally developed during coursework to satisfy milestone requirements for the degree.
- To earn the MA, students must complete a total of 10 graduate-level courses (30 semester hours) including 8 listed East Asian Studies courses.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $60220 | $60220 |
| Health Insurance | $3375 | $3375 |
| Books and supply | $668 | $668 |
| Other Fees | $1421 | $1421 |
| Total Fees | $65684 | $65684 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 315 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Students have an understanding of basic Social science subjects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.