The Regional Studies - East Asia (RSEA) master's degree program is designed to be flexible and to allow students the opportunity to pursue their own particular East Asia-related interests, whether wide-ranging or relatively focused, within the guidelines of the RSEA requirements.

To receive the A.M. in Regional Studies—East Asia, a student must satisfy the common requirements established by the Harvard Griffin GSAS for all master's degree candidates, as well as those additionally determined by the RSEA Committee.

1. Residence: RSEA is usually a two-year program. A student must be a resident on campus paying full tuition for at least one year, the minimum Harvard Griffin GSAS requirement).
2. Courses: Ordinarily, over a two-year program, students must satisfactorily complete 16 courses (4 credits each) of instruction, of which at least eight courses must satisfy the RSEA course requirements for graduation, as defined by the Committee.
3. Language: Students must achieve proficiency in an East Asian language at or above the level of a completed third-year Harvard language course, or the equivalent.
4. Thesis: Students must also submit an approved thesis that meets the RSEA Committee’s standards for a master’s degree thesis.

Current students should refer to the RSEA Program Sharepoint for additional details and specific policies.