The University of British Columbia offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Asian Studies.

Useful links when using this course planning worksheet:

UBC Program Requirements
UBC Department Website
BC Transfer Guide
Langara Diagnostic Tests 

In addition the Faculty of Arts requirements, these are the specific first & second year requirements for this major:

Undergraduate courses in Asian Studies fall into two categories:

Category 1 (Asian Area Studies Major):   These courses focus on contemporary and historical cultures of South, Southeast, and East Asia, that do not require knowledge of an Asian language (listed under the heading Asian Studies); The Major in Asian Area Studies requires 48 total credits of coursework, of which at least 30 must be upper-level credits.

Category 2 (Asian Language and Culture):  Courses in language, including advanced reading courses, that introduce the student to literary, philosophical and historical works in their original language (listed under the specific language headings). 

Asian Area Studies Major
First and Second Year Requirements

UBC Courses

Credits

Langara Equivalents

Credits

Choose 6 credits:

ASIA at the 200 level

 

 6

Choose 6 credits from:

ASIA 1130, 1140, 1215, 1230, 1240, 2115, 2200, 2208, 2209, 2215, 2240, 2250, 2260, 2170 & 2270

 

 6

Choose 12 credits in one language taught in the Department of Asian Studies.

 

 

 12

Choose 12 credits in one language: 1

CHIN 1115 & 1215

CHIN 1117 & 1217

JAPN 1115 & 1215

JAPN 1117 & 1217

 

 6

 6

 6

 6

Electives

 

Electives2

 

 

For other course options, please consult with our Asian Studies Department.

1Students with previous knowledge of Chinese and/or Japanese must consult with the Department before registering

2 Students may choose additional ASIA courses, as well as the Faculty of Arts graduation degree requirements as part of their electives

This course planning outline is created by the Langara College Counselling Department and is intended for use only as a guide.  UBC's requirements are subject to change, and it is the student's responsibility to consult original sources to ensure accuracy.

Updated September 2022