Because it provides a broad, multidisciplinary exposure to South Asia, many students find the SARS M.A. to be an ideal beginning point for graduate studies dealing with South Asia and as helpful preparation for employment in business or government. To maximize employment opportunities, we advise most students who wish to pursue further study to take Ph. Disciplinary departments and professional schools allow students to specialize in South Asian Studies to varying degrees. All departments represented in the membership of the Graduate Group in South Asia Regional Studies support substantial student specialization on South Asia.
Students have individualized programs tailored to their interests and careers.
Graduate students who are specializing on some aspects of South Asia are now enrolled in 13 SAS departments and two professional schools. Intensive language study and interdisciplinary training define our graduate program and distinguish our students. All SARS graduate students must gain Intermediate Mid proficiency in a modern South Asian language. And to earn a SARS degree, students need a broad interdisciplinary understanding of the subcontinent. The Masters Thesis will be a piece of original research and will reflect the use of a South Asian language.