Asian Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS, ASIAN STUDIES Major or Minor

In this four-year integrated interdisciplinary Asian Studies program, students will develop the intellectual and cultural skills that will enable them to operate successfully in a rapidly changing world where the leading countries of East and South Asia are becoming increasingly influential. With Kwantlen campuses situated within Asia-rich communities, students will have the opportunity to apply their learning and earn credit through practicum placements and Asia-related research, a unique feature of this degree in the province.

With this interdisciplinary degree, students will choose from a breadth of disciplines such as Asian Studies, History, Geography, Sociology and a variety of different Asian Language studies in order to forge a program that suits their particular interest and career goals. Students will gain valuable essential skills that prepare them for careers in public and community service, local and international business, public administration, religious studies, social work, law or policing, or prepare them for admission to graduate studies. 

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts Degree programs requires English 12 (B) and Principles of Math (C) or their equivalencies. Bachelor of Arts students receive priority registration for their courses from year one. Students who do not meet the admission requirements have the option to enroll in a BA Qualifying Year where they may begin their degree studies while completing course upgrades while enjoying the benefits of being a BA degree student.

For program information, visit the Kwantlen Online Calendar.

For programming and course planning advice, students can make an appointment with an Educational Advisor at (604) 599-2000. Students entering their third year of studies may make an appointment with the BA Degree advisor by calling the BA Advising Centre at (604) 599-3068.