Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In the South and Southeast Asian Studies programme you gain a strong foundation in the academic, language and critical thinking skills essential to understanding the history, culture and modern context of this dynamic, fast-growing region. In your first year you will follow core courses designed to give you a basic understanding of the history, cultures, and contemporary societies of South and Southeast Asia. In addition you will follow elective courses of your own choosing. You choose to study one of four languages: Hindi, Sanskrit, Tibetan, or Indonesian. This language study makes up a third of your study programme in years one and two. In your first year you also choose between introductory courses on three major religions of the region, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. In year two you will select one of two fields of non-language specialisation: Modern South and Modern Southeast Asia, or Classical Cultures of South and Southeast Asia, each with a range of courses to choose from. It will also be possible to follow one course from the other track if you wish so. In addition you will attend a seminar in which you will learn to develop your academic skills, and continue studying the language you chose in the first year. The whole of the first semester of the third year is spent abroad for language immersion. Those studying the Indonesian language will go to Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, students of Hindi to the University of Hyderabad, and those studying Sanskrit or Tibetan to a European University. The programme concludes with the writing of a BA thesis, the skills required for which you will have been acquiring and practicing since the first year.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In the South and Southeast Asian Studies programme you gain a strong foundation in the academic, language and critical thinking skills essential to understanding the history, culture and modern context of this dynamic, fast-growing region. In your first year you will follow core courses designed to give you a basic understanding of the history, cultures, and contemporary societies of South and Southeast Asia. In addition you will follow elective courses of your own choosing. You choose to study one of four languages: Hindi, Sanskrit, Tibetan, or Indonesian. This language study makes up a third of your study programme in years one and two. In your first year you also choose between introductory courses on three major religions of the region, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. In year two you will select one of two fields of non-language specialisation: Modern South and Modern Southeast Asia, or Classical Cultures of South and Southeast Asia, each with a range of courses to choose from. It will also be possible to follow one course from the other track if you wish so. In addition you will attend a seminar in which you will learn to develop your academic skills, and continue studying the language you chose in the first year. The whole of the first semester of the third year is spent abroad for language immersion. Those studying the Indonesian language will go to Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, students of Hindi to the University of Hyderabad, and those studying Sanskrit or Tibetan to a European University. The programme concludes with the writing of a BA thesis, the skills required for which you will have been acquiring and practicing since the first year.

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

90+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

The minimum requirement for admission to any bachelor’s programme at Leiden University is a diploma that is at least equal to the Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO). Our Admissions Office has drawn up a list of common non-Dutch diplomas that generally meet the minimum academic requirements. If your diploma does not meet these requirements you may still be admitted, on condition that you sit additional exams. You will receive more information once we have received your application for admission.

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,530 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

13,500 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.

We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!

Leiden University – The facts

7 faculties spread across Leiden and The Hague
16 English-taught bachelor's programmes
200+ English-taught master’s programmes
447 years of tradition and innovation
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16 Nobel Prize winners
130 nationalities
+34,000 students

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