Overview

Duke University's Master in East Asian Studies program offers comprehensive coverage of East Asian politics, societies, history, and cultures, with particular strengths in literature; modern history; comparative history and culture; anthropology; film, media and visual studies; comparative studies of capitalism; and religious studies. Research on East Asia at Duke is supported by extensive library holdings managed by subject librarians for China, Japan and Korea. Duke also has close ties with Asian Studies faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and students can receive credit for courses at either institution.

Program features

Students can select courses from a broad range of offerings in area studies, political science, literature, history, art history, religion, cultural anthropology, sociology, music, and visual and media studies
Students may enroll in up to one course per semester at UNC-Chapel Hill
Students typically complete the program within two years (four semesters); the final semester is typically reserved for writing

Students may complete a Master of Arts thesis or revise two academic research papers completed during coursework

As a student at Duke University, you will have unfettered access to all the resources of one of the nation’s most prestigious universities consistently ranked in the top ten. The university attracts some of the most renowned performers, speakers, public intellectuals and leaders to campus each year. Duke University's students have opportunities to participate in collaborative research, develop professionally, experience campus culture, enhance their wellness and tap into a global alumni network.

Program opportunities

Prepare to enter a new profession in the diplomatic corps, law, education, journalism, consulting or business
Enhance your current career path with advanced academic training
Build a solid foundation for further study in social science or humanities doctoral programs
Attain proficiency in a regional language
Experience a unique exchange program in Tokyo, Japan, at Meiji University’s Graduate School of Political Science and Economics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches and Practices in Second Language
Pedagogy
Research Contemporary China
Traffic in Women: Cultural Perspectives on
Prostitution in Modern China
Chinese Media & Pop Culture
Queer China
Translation: Theory/Praxis
East Asian Cultural
Modern Chinese Cinema
Global South and the Eastern Hemisphere
Theories of Minority Discours

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution (transcripts required, including an estimated GPA and a grade scale)
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Three recommendations
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or equivalent—official results
English Language Testing (TOEFL or IELTS)—official results
Interview and/or a video introduction
Nonrefundable application fee of US$75— paid by credit card, or by a check made payable to Duke University

Tuition Fees

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67724 USD / year

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67724 USD / year

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67724 USD / year

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Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 USD / month

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Academic requirements

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