Honours BA in Global Asia Studies (Specialist) - Scarborough in Scarborough Canada | University of Toronto

University of Toronto | Scarborough Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 61,720
(c. USD44,267.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Global Asia Studies (GAS) program offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees that allow students to deeply explore Asia within its evolving global and diasporic framework, both historically and contemporarily. The curriculum introduces students to innovative Humanities approaches and theoretical perspectives drawn from multiple academic fields. GAS connects scholarly research on Asia with Toronto's thriving Asian communities through engaging co-curricular and extracurricular activities that foster meaningful experiential learning with both social awareness and academic depth. The program covers diverse themes including gender studies, migration patterns, religious traditions, economic development, and nationalist movements across regions from mainland China to Tamil societies.
Both the Global Asia Studies Specialist Program and Major Program cater to students seeking comprehensive, cross-disciplinary understanding of Asia, equipping them with valuable knowledge for diverse professional paths.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

High school Transcripts. Applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement and who completely satisfy prerequisites will be considered for admission. The minimum requirements for consideration vary by program and admission category. All applicants are required to present a Grade 12 English course for admission consideration.

International Baccalaureate Diploma, with English HL or SL.
International Baccalaureate (IB) English - The minimum requirement is a score of at least 4 (predicted or final) in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature. HL English B is not acceptable.
IELTS - The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - The minimum requirement is a total score of 89 with 22 on the Writing section.

Tuition CAD 61,720

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