Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at Victoria University of Wellington offers a comprehensive exploration of Asian languages, histories, and cultures. This flexible degree allows you to build strong research and communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of both contemporary and historical aspects of Asia. With a typical duration of three years, you can tailor your studies through various majors, minors, and elective courses, providing a personalized educational experience.

What you'll study

The programme structure emphasizes a core focus on Asian Studies, with opportunities to delve into a wide range of academic areas including:

• Asian Studies: In-depth disciplinary study of Asian regions and societies.
• Asian Histories and Cultures: Analysis of historical events and cultural practices across Asia.
• Contemporary Asian Society: Exploration of current social issues and transformative changes within Asian communities.
• Chinese Language: Language courses that progress in levels to enhance proficiency.
• Modern Chinese Literature: Study and interpretation of literary works from China.
• Language Study Abroad: Opportunities for immersive language learning experiences (where available).

You may choose to combine your major with minors or electives, or even pursue a conjoint degree to broaden your academic profile further.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, you typically need:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, or
• Three GCE Advanced Level passes at grade C, or equivalent qualifications.

English language proficiency is also required, with minimum scores typically set at:

• IELTS: overall score of 6.0 (specific component scores may apply)
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 50
• Duolingo English Test: 110

If your prior education was not conducted in English, you may need to provide additional proof of language proficiency.

Career prospects