A wide discipline that examines multiple aspects of the culture and history of Asian civilizations, past and present, Asian studies often require a specialization with regard to the region or country studied, and possibly focusing on a specific area like literature, language, history, business or politics.

Available at universities around the world, a PhD degree is an excellent choice for students who wish to pursue a career in academia or research. This type of degree is the highest qualification available in many fields and requires a great deal of study to obtain.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.