East Asian Studies (MA)

Master of Arts in East Asian Studies

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

33 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

Understanding the languages and cultures of China and Japan is essential for anyone working globally today. At the master's level, the Department of East Asian Studies offers two types of degrees: an Area Master's and a General Master's. The Area M.A. allows you to focus on China or Japan as preparation for a doctorate. The General M.A. allows you to choose China or Japan or a combination of both, but is best if you do not intend to pursue a doctorate. Training in East Asian Studies prepares you for career opportunities in academia, teaching, business, law, journalism, and government and diplomatic service.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

60%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.6339 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

10%

Enrollment % Female

90%

Enrollment % International

40%