Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Middle Eastern Studies)

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) is an interdisciplinary program that aims to enrich the understanding of the Middle East, East Asia and South Asia. The AMES curriculum includes the study of history, politics, religion, literature, fine and media arts, performance, culture, and the major languages of the region. The Global Studies Program offers a B.A. in International Studies. AMES students select a concentration track (major) in either East Asian Studies or Middle Eastern Studies.

The AMES curriculum also includes three minor AMES Concentration Tracks of study including minors in East Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and South Asian Studies . AMES majors (concentrators) and AMES minors are encouraged to combine their academic study with service learning, study away, or study abroad.

AMES concentrators are required to complete 33 credit hours, including AMES 250 (core course) and AMES 493 (capstone course). Students are encouraged to pursue advanced research through AMES 495 AMES 496 (Senior Honors). Please consult with a faculty member in AMES if you are interested in the AMES Concentration Tracks.

Secondary School Report Form including official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended. Please note that in order to have complete secondary school records, we need to have records from your ninth grade year (last year of middle or junior high school) as well as your complete senior high school records. These records must be sent directly to us from your school. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports should be accompanied by official (literal, not interpretive) translations. Generally, William & Mary is looking for a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL exam which can come from a single test date or from ETS' My Best score calculation. On the IELTS Academic Test, we are looking for an overall band score of 7 or above.