Program description
Asian Studies is an area studies program that offers instruction in the languages, histories and cultures of China, India, Korea and Japan. Asian specialists in other departments such as Anthropology, History, Sociology, and Religion offer Asia-related courses which can be used to obtain a minor or major in Asian Studies.
Program options
Degree options
B.A. Bachelor of Arts (General) - 3 years
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Interesting courses
- Asian Civilizations
- Chinese Civilization
- Japanese Pop Culture
- South Asian Civilizations
- Japanese Literature in Translation
- Chinese Film
- Introductory Korean
- Introductory Chinese
- Introductory Japanese
Professional opportunities
- Foreign Service
- Community Relations
- International Trade
- Translation
- International Journalism
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or approved bachelors program).
This entry option is open to students who have completed either a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study or one of the certificate programs specified on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: None
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Arts apply for admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
Asian Studies at the University of Manitoba offers more courses in Asian culture and language than any other university in Manitoba because of linkages with other departments students may combine studies in a wide range of disciplines with specialized Asian language and culture studies. Faculty are very active in research on the ground in Asia, including studies of the modern literature, traditional religious practice, and the culture of indigenous peoples in Asia. Course offerings in cultural studies include traditional as well as popular culture. There are a number of active student exchange programs involving universities in Japan, Korea, and China.
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