BA Asia Studies (Southeast Asia)
Dive deep into the history of Southeast Asia, from the beaches of Vietnam to the ornate temples of Thailand. Explore the region through transdisciplinary courses and examine contemporary political, social and cultural issues in Asia to gain a strong understanding that aids in any career you pursue.
Details
The BA in Asia studies offers students the opportunity for in-depth study of East Asia, South Asia or Southeast Asia through a coherent curriculum of academic study across a number of disciplines. The transdisciplinary approach provides students with a variety of intellectual tools to address contemporary political, social and cultural issues in Asia and to apply their knowledge in various academic and practical settings.
The Asia studies degree program with a concentration on Southeast Asia includes coursework covering:
- Brunei
- Burma/Myanmar
- Cambodia
- East Timor
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- the Philippines
- Vietnam
At a Glance
- Location: Tempe campus
- Additional Program Fee: Yes
- Second Language Requirement: Yes
- First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
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Math Intensity:
General
Accelerated Degrees
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
Admission Requirements
General University Admission Requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu/request for information about how to change a major to this program.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu
Careers
People knowledgeable about Asia are required in virtually every arena in which the U.S. interacts with the rest of the world, including:
- communication
- diplomacy
- food security
- higher education
- humanitarian service
- intelligence
- international organizations
- journalism
- law
- law enforcement
- military studies
- philanthropy
- technology transfer
- tourism
- trade
- transportation
Cultural Studies Professor
- Growth: 10.5%
- Median Salary*: $72,230
Editor
- Growth: -1.4%
- Median Salary*: $58,770
Historian
- Growth: 6.0%
- Median Salary*: $59,120
Intelligence Officer
- Growth: 4.5%
- Median Salary*: $79,970
Lawyer
- Growth: 8.2%
- Median Salary*: $119,250
Military Officer
- Growth: %
- Median Salary*:
Museum Exhibit Designer
- Growth: 12.4%
- Median Salary*: $40,670
News Reporter
- Growth: -10.0%
- Median Salary*: $39,370
Politician
- Growth: 7.1%
- Median Salary*: $25,630
Translator
- Growth: 17.7%
- Median Salary*: $47,190
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
