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University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
Asian Studies examines the many different countries that constitute this vast continent, from the Middle East to India and the Himalayan States, to Southeast Asia region and the Far East.
The 21st century has been dubbed the "Asian century" because of the rapidly rising economic, cultural and political importance on the world stage of Asian countries, yet in Irelandour knowledge and understanding of this vast area is generally lacking.
Asian countries are very different from each other. The course focuses on contemporary Asia, beginning with an overview of the entire region, including Asian diasporas worldwide. In subsequent years you will choose modules from a variety of disciplines focusing on Asia , allowing you to study particular countries or regions in more depth, and (optionally) to study one or more Asian language.
Study abroad with UCC's partner universities in Asia is also encouraged.
Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
AS1001 Introduction to Modern Asia (15 credits)
Year 2 Modules:
Asian Languages; Asian Studies; Chinese Studies; Korean Studies; Japanese Studies; Government and Politics; History; Philosophy; Religions and Global Diversity
Year 3*/4 Modules:
Asian Languages; Asian Studies; Chinese Studies; Korean Studies; Japanese Studies; Government and Politics; History; Philosophy; Religions and Global Diversity
*BA International students spend Third Year studying in an approved foreign university in a country of the student's major language or subject. They return to complete their Final Year in UCC in Year 4.
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modulesfor a more detailed description of programme modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK101, CK108
Course Title: Arts
Subject Title: Asian Studies
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 3 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BA (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101 and CK108
Entry Points: 2015: 350. Points may vary from year to year.
Course Practicalities
Lectures are scheduled Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Each student's timetable will differ depending on the subjects selected. In First Arts, each subject entails three to four lectures per week plus a one hour tutorial.
Language subjects will have additional weekly language laboratories and Archaeology and Geography require students to attend field trips as well.
Even though students take only two subjects after Year 1, the workload is broadly similar. Each 5-credit module has approximately 24 one-hour lectures, plus additional language laboratories for languages.
Students take 60 credits worth of modules each year.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essay, in-class test, learning journals, oral and aural examination.
Some subjects carry a percentage of the mark from Year 2 into final year.
If you opt to spend Year 3 abroad, you will be assessed and examined by your host university.
Application Procedure
Refer to CK101 andCK108.
Further Contact Information
Ms Catherine Sullivan
Administrator
School of Asian Studies
T: 00353 21 4903260
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101 and CK108
Entry Points: 2015: 350. Points may vary from year to year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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