The BA in Area Studies at the University of Virginia allows students to develop deep expertise in a chosen world region—such as East Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East—through interdisciplinary coursework. Drawing from history, political science, religion, literature, and language studies, the program fosters cultural literacy and analytical skills essential in today’s globalized world. Students often combine Area Studies with study abroad, immersive language learning, and research on regional topics. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in international relations, development, journalism, and global business or graduate programs in regional studies and international affairs.
Comparative political study of postcolonial Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Impact of U.S. foreign policy on civil society in Middle Eastern countries
Digital mapping of indigenous language revitalization in Latin America
Cultural analysis of folk rituals in Eastern Europe through visual anthropology
Exploring the historical legacies of colonial railways in South Asia
Linguistic documentation of endangered dialects in the Caucasus region
Developing a podcast on contemporary East Asian youth movements
Field research on gender roles in traditional Andean communities
Study of memory politics in post-dictatorship Argentina
Translation and literary analysis of Arabic feminist poetry
Research on China's Belt and Road Initiative in African infrastructure
GIS-based analysis of urbanization trends in megacities across South Asia
Archival work on Cold War propaganda in Eastern European nations
Documentary film project on indigenous sovereignty in Canada
Anthropological study of foodways in Central Asian nomadic groups
Study abroad ethnography of cultural identity among diasporic communities
Survey of regional cinema as political critique in Latin America
Comparative study of migration policies in the EU and Southeast Asia
Oral history project on civil war survivors in West Africa
Designing a regional development policy plan for Central American resilience
Explore regions in depth and build global insight with the Area Studies BA at UVA.
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