Associate of Arts Degree in Asian Studies

Undergraduate Programs 2 Years On-Campus Canada
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About This Programme

The Associate of Arts, Major in Asian Studies degree at KPU will develop the competencies and characteristic of a traditional BA program while preparing you to respond creatively to the challenges you will encounter in an increasingly interconnected world. In this two year interdisciplinary program, you will not only acquire practical skills that you can employ in your multicultural communities locally, you will also develop the intellectual and cultural competencies required to operate successfully in a world where the nations of East and South Asia are increasingly influential. As an Asian Studies student you will begin your first year of studies with courses that introduce you to Asian Studies as a discipline and to the countries and cultures of East and South Asia. These courses will begin to build the critical thinking, communication, and intercultural competencies that will allow you to succeed in more advanced courses

Career Path

Studying Asian Studies at KPU enables students to gain valuable competencies including critical thinking, communication, intercultural awareness, and information literacy. Your ability to link what you learn in class to the needs of our communities and our world will prepare you for a career in public and community service, including: Local and international business, Social work, Primary and secondary education, Law or policing, Professional writing.

Eligibility Requirements
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We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below;

1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

5. CV

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below;

1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

5. CV

English Language Requirement

Kwantlen Polytechnic University accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:

Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.

Programme Details
Undergraduate Programs Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
Canada Country
Intakes
January, 2026
January, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
May, 2026
January, 2025 → February, 2026
Closed
September, 2026
January, 2025 → June, 2026
Closed
January, 2027
January, 2026 → October, 2026
Open
May, 2027
January, 2026 → February, 2027
Open
September, 2027
January, 2026 → June, 2027
Open
September, 2027
January, 2026 → June, 2027
Open
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