Bachelor in East Asian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $42,500 per year..

The programme focuses on the historical, political, and cultural developments of China, Japan, and Korea through courses taught in English. Students study the region's interconnected histories and contemporary dynamics using research-based methods and comparative analysis. They develop skills in critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and evidence-based interpretation. The curriculum includes opportunities to engage with Japanese language and culture through structured language courses and international travel experiences.

Focus areas include Chinese history and politics, Japanese history and culture, Korean history and society, East Asian gender studies, Japanese pop culture, Regional comparative studies.

The programme requires 36 credits in major courses, including foundational and advanced seminars, language study, and a capstone project. Students complete coursework in history, politics, literature, and culture across the three East Asian nations.

Graduates pursue roles in international relations, cultural exchange, education, journalism, and non-governmental organizations focused on East Asia.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 47% of applicants.

Austin College is a private, four-year liberal arts and science college in Sherman, Texas, in the north Texas technology corridor. Its campus combines an immersive living and learning community with more than 70 clubs and student organizations, 14 NCAA varsity sports, and opportunities in art, music, and theatre. Students can use stages, recital halls, and galleries while building connections with classmates and faculty.

The flexible curriculum includes more than 55 majors and supports study across disciplines. Academic areas featured include finance, pre-med and health sciences, creative writing and English, neuroscience and psychology, and engineering. Coursework is connected to practical experience through investment activities, business simulations, laboratory and social science research, writing workshops, clinical internships, and technology industry internships. The college guarantees every student an internship, research project, or international experience before graduation.

Austin College reports an average class size of 16 students and a 12:1 faculty-student ratio. Students interested in health professions can prepare through dedicated pre-health support, medical and health professional school preparation, and internships with doctors, dentists, and local hospitals. Creative writing students can publish with the student-led Suspension Literary Magazine and work with peer mentors in the Scarbrough Writing Center. International students can expect a campus community, a flexible academic structure, and practical opportunities connected to their future plans.