Bachelor of Arts in Southern Asia Studies

Nearly a quarter of the world's people live in the geographic area known as South Asia, making it one of the most densely-populated places on the planet. Representing a multiplicity of religions, cultures, ethnicities, and languages, this diverse group's interaction over thousands of years is a rich, complex story with lessons for today and the future.

By considering South Asia's experiences of colonialism, post-colonialism, political activism, multiculturalism, and economics, you will enrich your understanding of those dynamics in Canada too. As you examine South Asian influences on the West, including yoga, meditation, and Buddhist concepts, you will challenge your own ideas and discover alternative worldviews.

Explore Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism, and South Asian expressions of Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Sufism as you discover or enhance your knowledge of languages including Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Tibetan, and Sanskrit. Through Concordia International, go on exchange in a South Asian country. In Montreal, experience South Asian culture, food, temples and mosques, while connecting with members of the South Asian community.

High School: C+
ACT or SAT is NOT required
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
British system of education (GCE):
A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results

Graduation from an accredited high school. Students at American curriculum schools should include a school profile with their admissions application.

IELTS - Score of 7 or higher, no component score under 5.5
TOEFL iBT - Score 90 or higher, with a minimum combined score of 34 for speaking and writing.
Duolingo - DET score of 120 and above with no subscore under 90