Pacific and Asian Studies (MA)
Define your program of study by choosing to concentrate on a Regional Studies or Literary and Textual Studies stream. Both streams emphasize the contemporary period and take an interdisciplinary approach to learning and research.
In the Regional Studies Stream, you’ll learn about the mechanisms and values that transform cultures. You can study globalization and modernization in relation to local practices. Explore global and local relations. Experts in the field will guide you as you study the culture, society, politics, economics or history of a region or area in the Asia Pacific.
In the Literary and Textual Studies Stream, you’ll explore how stories shape the world. Investigate how narratives are critical in preserving, challenging and changing society and tradition. You can draw your topics from literature, theatre, cinema and other cultural forms, language, religion, history or philosophy.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus, Other: Field work (including overseas)
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
- develop a reflexive understanding of the general principles of critical enquiry, including theories, methods, concepts and critiques that inform research in Pacific and Asian studies
- enhance competence in the collection and analysis of primary and secondary sources in support of original research
- acquire skills and experience in the collegial and professional pursuit of scholarly research, including the written and oral presentation of original findings
- cultivate an awareness of research ethics and how to assess the implications and potential consequences of one’s research
Find a supervisor
All graduate students in this program must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- you must list a potential supervisor on your application
- this faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Program details
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Program details
Application deadlines
September entry – apply by January 15
Note: Applications received by May 15 may not be eligible for funding.
September entry – apply by January 15
Note: Applications received by May 15 may not be eligible for funding.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
Please include the following with your application:
- a one-page letter of intent outlining:
- your background and reasons for wanting to pursue a graduate degree in our program
- your proposed areas of study and as much detail as possible about your particular research interests
- an assessment of your language abilities (both English and Asian-language ability)
- possible supervisor(s) and proposed study stream
- consideration for department teaching and research assistantships
- consideration for department fellowships and scholarships
- transcripts from the post-secondary institutions where you’ve studied
- names and email addresses of two references
- a copy of your written work, up to a maximum of 10 pages (e.g., a third or fourth-year university paper)
Program specific requirements
Please include the following with your application:
- a one-page letter of intent outlining:
- your background and reasons for wanting to pursue a graduate degree in our program
- your proposed areas of study and as much detail as possible about your particular research interests
- an assessment of your language abilities (both English and Asian-language ability)
- possible supervisor(s) and proposed study stream
- consideration for department teaching and research assistantships
- consideration for department fellowships and scholarships
- transcripts from the post-secondary institutions where you’ve studied
- names and email addresses of two references
- a copy of your written work, up to a maximum of 10 pages (e.g., a third or fourth-year university paper)
Completion requirements
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
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Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Helena Watling at paciasia@uvic.ca or 250-721-7477.