Bachelor in East Asian Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in East Asian Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are set annually by the college and available through the Office of the Bursar..

Students engage in advanced language study, primarily in Chinese, alongside coursework in history, literature, religion, and social sciences. They complete required study or research in East Asia through summer, semester, or year-long programs. Intensive language training in the U.S. at institutions like Middlebury or Monterrey may fulfill the study-abroad requirement. The major emphasizes language proficiency as central to understanding East Asian civilizations.

Focus areas include Chinese language and literature, East Asian history, East Asian religions, Modern and contemporary Chinese art, Student movements and revolution in China, Interdisciplinary study of East Asia.

The major requires advanced study in Chinese language and interdisciplinary coursework across history, literature, religion, and social sciences. A study or research experience in East Asia is required, and honors candidates complete a thesis.

Graduates pursue graduate study in East Asian Studies and related fields with an East Asian focus.

Students must be admitted to Davidson College. No specific GPA or test scores are required for the major. Application to the major is made through the department after enrollment.

On-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 14% of applicants.

Davidson College is located in Davidson, North Carolina, within the greater Charlotte area. Students learn in a supportive community where faculty get to know them as individuals, while campus life extends beyond coursework through experiential learning, public-good initiatives and opportunities connected to the arts and athletics. Student participation is central to the academic Honor Code, including service on the Honor Council.

Academic options span 74 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs. Fields include Africana studies, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental studies, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, public health and theatre. Students can also pursue pre-professional programs in engineering, law, medicine, ministry, military science and veterinary medicine. Interdisciplinary study and independent language programs add flexibility for students whose interests cross conventional departments.

International students join a community that brings together learners from different backgrounds. Davidson presents education as preparation for lives of leadership and service, with research, respectful dialogue and opportunity connected to the public good. Financial aid is designed to meet 100 percent of calculated need without loans in the aid package. Students considering Davidson should review its admission and financial-aid process carefully, particularly because the college is among America's most selective colleges.