Transborder Studies

Students gain foundational knowledge in transborder, transnational and border issues from interdisciplinary scholars in anthropology, history, literature, political science, public policy, sociology, urban planning, and women and gender studies.

Features

Faculty in the program approach transborder studies in a way that has been historically grounded in and inspired by the geographical specificity of the U.S.-Mexico border and the Chicano, Chicana, Latino and Latina populations. Arizona State University's proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border and the faculty's expertise make the university the ideal place of study.

Given the massive scale of globalization in the 21st century and its influence on local, regional, national and transnational environments, the program is expanding to examine other transborder regions and populations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Transborder Studies
• Epistemologies and Transborder Thought
• Theories and Methods for Transborder Research
• Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: 3

English Requirements

TOEFL iBT: 80

Other Requirements

General Requirements

• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in a related field such as anthropology, economics, education, sociology, literature or psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants who have earned a master's degree in another discipline must align their scholarly interests with the program's mission.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Personal statement
• Writing sample
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation (from academicians)
• Proof of English proficiency

The personal statement should include an explanation of past experiences and current scholarly interests but concentrate on potential areas of research that draw upon the specific resources of the department and faculty.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 43,163 AUD / year (≈ 30,348 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 39,553 AUD / year (≈ 27,810 USD / year)
• Domestic In-State: 18,404 AUD / year (≈ 12,940 USD / year)

Living Costs

Tempe, United States: 1,280–1,920 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.