Program Overview
The East Asian Studies at Duke University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Studies 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Durham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
- Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Writing Sample: Required
- Résumé: Required
- GRE Scores: GRE General Required; GRE Subject Optional
- English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required* for applicants whose first language is not English
*test waiver may apply for some applicants - GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements for the CAH track East Asian Studies degree differ in that students may use courses on literary and cultural studies taken with non-East Asianist faculty to fulfill part of the eight course (24 semester hours) graduate level course requirements. Additionally, at least five (15 semester hours) of the courses taken toward this eight-course requirement must be registered in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES).
The certificate requires completion of four courses from an approved list of courses relating to this region, as well as minimum language proficiency (two years) in an East Asian language.
Other Requirements
*Applicants with TOEFL scores of 100 and above or IELTS scores of 7 and above are preferred.
* While priority is given to applications received by the Graduate School deadline of January 30, East Asian Studies will consider fall applications until May 1.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duke University 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.
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- Language English
- Credits 12