University of Victoria - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Pacific and Asian Studies

University of Victoria - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies
Degree:Master; Co-op
Field of Study:Asian Studies/Civilization
Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
Areas of Research:Gender; national, religious and ethnic identities; contemporary Asian fiction, cinema, popular culture; Chinese and Japanese linguistics; contemporary theatre (Indonesia, Japan); local societies, trade, globalization; Asian-Canadian studies; Oceania studies.
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,279

Description:

The Department of Pacific and Asian Studies offers a program leading to a Master of Arts degree in one of two streams: Area Studies or Literary and Textual Studies. The M.A. includes coursework and the writing of a long or short thesis. The department is multidisciplinary and covers China, Japan, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. Particular research strengths include gender, national, and ethnic identities; contemporary Asian fiction, cinema, popular culture; Chinese and Japanese linguistics; contemporary theatre (Indonesia, Japan); local societies, trade, globalization; Asian-Canadian studies; Oceania studies.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants should have completed (by time of entrance) a bachelors' degree in a field related to the proposed graduate work, with a minimum standing of at least B+.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Portfolio

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 18, 2022