
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Asian Studies
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Asian Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.
Students are taught by research-active scholars, are expected to undertake a diverse range of learning tasks and are challenged to develop their intellectual independence. Graduates of the Program are well-informed, versatile, independent thinkers with the information literacy, communication, research and interpersonal skills necessary for a career or further academic study. The completed BA is an possible qualification for the PGDipArts in the major subject of the degree.
Asian Studies
Why study Asian Studies?
From both economic and cultural points of view, Asia has become a vital part of New Zealand life.
Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary Program designed to develop a wider appreciation of the nature of Asian societies and the traditions, values and beliefs of Asian peoples.
Asian Studies is a recognised area of research excellence at the University of Otago. Besides being dedicated to the teaching of Asian Studies, our staff are also involved in individual and collaborative research within the University of Otago, as well as with other universities.
Asian Studies papers can be included in a Global Studies major.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
100-level
- Introducing Asia
- Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism
200-level
- Asian Popular Cultures, or Special Topic: Global China
One of:
- The Body in Asian Religions
- Love and Heroism: Religions of South India
- Zen Buddhism
- Mahayana Buddhism
- Buddhist Thought
One of
300-level
- Topics in Asian Studies, or Special Topic: Global China
One of:
- Screening Chinese Cinemas
- Reading Chinese Literature in the World
- Writing China: Texts, Ideas and History
- Understanding Japanese Culture
- Issues in Japanese Culture Today
- Modern Japanese Fiction
Two of HIST
Plus
198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above.
Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
An understanding of Asia opens up a great variety of international or domestic career paths in private and public sectors, in industry and government.
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); scanned copies of the relevant official transcripts of previous university study; and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.