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Hons in Global Asia Studies (HBA)

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Hons in Global Asia Studies (HBA) is a honours degree in Politics & International Relations programme taught at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Politics & International Relations
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus

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

Program details

Overview

Global Asia Studies is an Honours Bachelor of Arts program offered at the University of Toronto Scarborough, available as a Specialist, Major, or Minor. The program examines the societies and diasporas of West, South, and Southeast Asia, using methods from the social sciences and humanities to study topics including gender, migration, religion, development, and nationalism in Asia. Students can integrate language courses in Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese into the degree, and coursework connects to hands-on learning linked to Scarborough's surrounding Asian communities. The program is delivered on campus and falls under the Social Sciences & Humanities admission category; a co-op option is not available. Reported outcomes for the program area include an 89% employment rate two years after graduation, with graduates working as immigration officers, policy analysts, community workers, and in international NGOs, and others pursuing further study in law, international relations, Asian studies, or journalism.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 U/M-level courses, including English with a minimum of 70%. Global Asia Studies is offered as a Specialist, Major, or Minor within the Honours Bachelor of Arts at U of T Scarborough under the Social Sciences & Humanities admission category (OUAC code TUD); requirements are similar for Canadian and international applicants, and no co-op option is available.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

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Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Global Asia Studies (HBA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Honours Degree in the field of Politics & International Relations on completion of this programme.

How long does Hons in Global Asia Studies (HBA) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

Can Hons in Global Asia Studies (HBA) be studied online?

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

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