1. University of Hawaii Manoa
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  4. BA Pacific Island Studies

BA Pacific Island Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Hawaii Manoa

Program Overview

The undergraduate program in Pacific Islands studies is designed for students desiring an interdisciplinary education and an informed understanding of Oceania and issues of concern to Pacific Islanders.Students seeking a BA in Pacific Islands studies must first complete PACS 108 with a minimum grade of C. Students must also meet all the requirements for admission established by the School of Pacific and Asian Studies.Pacific Islands studies is normally declared as a major at the end of the sophomore year or beginning of the junior year though students may apply for admission to the program at any time. The formal declaration is made through the academic advisor.

Program Key Stats

$33786 (Annual cost)



72.8 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcripts, Average GPA 3.50, Typical SAT scores-Critical reading-510, Math-510, Writing-510, ACT-English-22, Math-22, Composite-22, Writing-22, TOEFL: IBT-100, PBT-600, IELTS-7.0

Career Options

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Foreign service
  • International economics
  • International law
  • International relations
  • Journalism
  • Politics
  • Publishing
  • Teaching
  • Writing

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