Overview

About the Program

The Asian American Studies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provides students with an interdisciplinary analytical lens to explore the historical and cultural experiences of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

Faculty members bring a wide range of expertise and theoretical approaches to the graduate cohorts: from traditional disciplines of applied social sciences to emerging fields of digital media and informatics, with an emphasis on combining quantitative with qualitative methods, empirical and speculative inquiry, and on developing comparative and cross-cutting approaches to understanding of the range and complexity of Asian and Pacific Islander American experiences. Below is a sampling of the topics currently worked on by Asian American faculty in teaching and research: foundational concerns of ethnic studies, critical race theory, environmental justice, queer diaspora, food culture, social documentary, South-North relations in literature, civil engagement, and Asian American religion.

Our faculty works closely with graduate students and favors participatory models of pedagogy that emphasize field work and collective efforts. Graduate students are encouraged to consult their faculty advisers throughout their stay in the program, especially in developing projects that both reflect their own interests and contribute to their completion of the M.A. degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Perspectives on Asian and Pacific Islander American Communities

Critical Approaches to Emerging Issues in Asian and Pacific Islander American Studies

Critical Issues in Asian and Pacific Islander American Literature and Culture

Critical Issues in Asian and Pacific Islander American Studies Methods

Asian American Research Methods

Asian American Jurisprudence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

44 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies American and Australasian studies Asian studies View 132 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are also expected to present evidence of their previous interest in Asian American Studies, such as courses taken at the undergraduate level, research papers written independently or for related classes, or work experience in an Asian or Pacific Islander American community

Statement of Purpose: should address your reasons for pursuing an M.A. degree in Asian American Studies, past and present experiences within the field, and your involvement with the Asian American community. The statement of purpose should be approximately 1-page (500-word limit)

Writing Sample

Three letters of recommendation are required

Transcripts

GRE scores are not required for the application, but if they are submitted, they may be evaluated with your entire file

All international applicants whose first language is NOT English are required to certify their proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

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36297 USD / year

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21115 USD / year

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Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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