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The York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR) provides a Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies (GDAS), which students earn alongside their Master's or Doctoral degree. GDAS addresses the growing demand among students seeking greater Asian-focused content in their education, while also appealing to employers seeking graduates with verified Asian Studies expertise. This cross-disciplinary program delivers a rigorous graduate diploma, opening doors to diverse career prospects in the field of Asian development. With its focus on transcending geographical boundaries in Asian studies - including diaspora, identity, and transnationalism within Canadian immigrant communities - the program equips students with comprehensive understanding of modern Asian research and relevant topics.
Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent (typically a four-year full-time program) from a recognized post-secondary institution with at least a B (second class) standing in the final two years of full-time equivalent study. As approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Senate, individual graduate programs may have a minimum academic standing requirement greater than B (second class).
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The upcoming deadlines are: 01 May 2024 for students who will apply to graduate in June 2024 and 10 September 2024 for students who will apply to graduate in October 2024.