Program Overview
The East Asian Languages and Cultures at The State University of New Jersey is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the East Asian Languages and Cultures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asian Languages and Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'The Silk Road: A History of Cultural and Material Exchanges\', \'Classical Chinese Poetry and Poetics\', \'Modern Chinese Literature and Film\', \'Chinese Dialects and Sociolinguistics\', \'The Japanese Novel\', \'Japanese Popular Culture\', \'North Korea in the Socialist World\', \'Social Movements and Civil Society in South Korea\', \'Critical Approaches to East Asian Studies\', \'Early "China" in the World: Cosmography, Epistemology & Encountering the Strange\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Official Transcripts, Two Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statement (2 pages maximum), Writing Sample (15-20 pages)
- GRE scores, TOEFL or IELTS scores demonstrating English proficiency (International Students)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months