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Hons in Contemporary Asian Studies (HBA)

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Hons in Contemporary Asian Studies (HBA) is a honours degree in Asian Studies programme taught at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Asian Studies
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Contemporary Asian Studies (Dr. David Chu Program) is an Honours Bachelor of Arts program offered at the University of Toronto St. George campus, with Major and Minor options. The program examines the linkages between Asia's history and culture, its emergence on the global stage, and its role in contemporary international affairs, with courses that are pan-Asian in scope and cover South, Southeast, and East Asia through multiple disciplinary approaches. The Major requires 7.0 credits: an introductory CAS course, 1.0 credit of 300-level CAS coursework, the capstone course CAS400H1, 1.5 credits from a social/political/economic topics group, 1.5 credits from a cultural topics group, a further 1.0 credit from either group or an Asian-language course, and either CAS450H1 or a 0.5-credit methods course. The Minor requires 4.0 credits drawn from the same foundational and elective groups at a reduced scale. Both programs are open enrolment, available to students who have completed 4.0 credits.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six subjects at the 4U/M level, including English (ENG4U/EAE4U); the co-op component of Grade 12 courses is not used for admission. Enrolment in the Major or Minor itself is open to any student who has completed 4.0 credits, with no additional grade requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Contemporary Asian Studies (HBA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Honours Degree in the field of Asian Studies on completion of this programme.

Can Hons in Contemporary Asian Studies (HBA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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