Asian Studies Programs in Canada

Asian Studies Programs in Canada

University Undergraduate

Language

Requirement

Inter-disciplinary

Special

Programs

Graduate

Programs

Admission requirements

Language requirement

(for admission)

Website

Simon Fraser University -Asia-Canada Minor Program -Certificate in Chinese Studies -Yes-6 credits -No Yes (major in other field) Yes-China Field School

No N/A N/A www.sfu.ca/

University of Manitoba

BA Asian studies Yes-6 intro credit hours, 6 credit hours

200 level or above

Yes Yes + Japan,

India and Hong Kong exchanges

No N/A N/A www.umanitoba.ca/

University of Toronto

No Depends on program Grad

Program-Yes

Study abroad opportunities in Asia

Yes-Collaborative Masters program in South Asian Studies, thesis stream MA and PhD in East Asian Studies

MA and PhD in History with focus in India, China or Japan MA and PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations

Admission to “home graduate unit’ for Collaborative Masters

-Anthropology -English -Geography -Religion -Social Work

BA in relevant field with good academic standing and appropriate language training if required

N/A www.utoronto.ca/

University of British Columbia

-BA Asian Area Studies

-BA Chinese -BA Japanese -BA Korean -BA South Asian Languages (Minor only)

Asian Area studies require 12 credits of lang.

instruction, others require at least 18 credits at the 300 level and 6 at the 400 level

Yes Study Abroad

opportunities in Asia

Yes-for MA and PhD, see specific departments (Interdisciplinary) MAs and PhDs are thesis-based

MA:-BA in relevant discipline -reading competence in 2nd Asian language

PhD:-MA in Asian Studies or related field

MA:- 3-4 years previous coursework (good reading comprehension)

PhD:-good command of Asian language www.asia.ubc.ca/ University of Alberta -BA Chinese -BA Japanese -BA combined

30-48 credit units at upper year level with 6 units in lit. translation and 6 units at 400 level

N/A Study Abroad

opportunities in Asia

MA in Chinese literature MA in Japanese

MA in Japanese Linguistics MA in East Asian Studies These are all thesis-based

BA with a B average in last two years, 8 full-year courses or equivalent in field

Each MA degree requires 4 years of university-level language courses or equivalent in specific language

http://gradfile.fgsro.u alberta.ca/programs/ eastasian.html

University Undergraduate

Language

Requirement

Inter-disciplinary

Special

Programs

Graduate

Programs

Admission requirements

Language requirement

(for admission)

Website

York

University

-BA East Asian Studies

Language competence is required for BA major requirements but credit hours not specified

Yes (Honours Double Major Interdisciplinar y BA Program) Study abroad opportunities in Asia

No N/A N/A www.yorku.ca/admis

sio/undergrad/progra msofstudy/template.a sp?id=380 University of Victoria -BA Pacific -BA Chinese Studies -BA Japanese Studies -BA Southeast Asian Studies

Yes Study Abroad

opportunities in Asia Cooperative Education Program

MA in Pacific and Asian Studies, interdisciplinary and thesis-based (long and short thesis options), 2 streams: Area Studies AND Literary and Textual Studies

BA in Asian Studies or

interdisciplinary field with Asia-related course work with a B+ average in last two years of study

Language skills are required if research will be done in another language. Students may be required to take additional language courses or study overseas for a period

http://web.uvic.ca/cal endar2004/GRAD/G PROGS/PaAsS/index .html McGill University

-BA East Asian Studies

- BA Middle East Studies

- BA Political Science with minor concentration on South Asia

BA East Asian Studies: 6-9 credits from East Asian languages

BA Mid East Studies: 18 credits at three levels of East Asian Cultures (Honours), 12 credits covering two levels (Major)

Yes -MA East Asian Studies

-Ph.D East Asian Studies

BA with concentration in East Asian Studies or strong disciplinary background for MA, no language requirement but classes must be taken as a supplement if student has no language background

MA in East Asian Studies and 4th level language proficiency for PhD

PhD East Asian Studies: reading knowledge of two East Asian languages and primary language of research

Asian Studies Programs in U. S.

University Interdisciplinary/

Thesis

Overseas

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

Arizona State University Interdisciplinary and thesis International component to program: students must spend at least 9 continuous months in Chinese/Japanese language environment within 4 years of completion of program -Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies

-MA in Asian Languages and Civilizations-Chinese/Japanese

-Grad certificate is open to any MA or PhD student in any faculty

-MA in Asian Languages andCivilizations: -

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BA in Chinese or Japanese, with some exceptions • GPA of 3.0 in last two years of undergrad

• Score of Graduate Record Examination •may require language proficiency test

www.asu.edu Georgetown University Interdisciplinary, comprehensive exam OR thesis options Internship opportunities available (local and international) MA in Arab Studies Joint MA/PhD Program (Interdepartmental) in Arab Studies

Graduate Certificate in Arab Studies

MA in Arab Studies/Joint MA/PhD:

• BA in Arab studies or related field with regional component • written and oral competence in Modern Standard Arabic upon entry to or termination of program

Graduate Certificate in Arab Studies open to Masters and PhD students with an interest in the Arab world, accompanies degree

www.georgetown.edu

Duke University Interdisciplinary, research paper and oral exam (no thesis)

Certificate in East Asian Studies

AM in East Asian Studies

Certificate in East AsianStudies: acceptance into Masters/PhD program

AM in East Asian Studies: • a recommended minimum 1 year of language study

• BA in East Asian Studies or related field with regional component www.duke.edu George Washington University Interdisciplinary, thesis OR oral comprehensive exam

Co-op and study abroad opportunities are available in various Asian regions

MA in Asian Studies MA in Hinduism and Islam

MA Asian Studies: • BA in ASN or related field with regional focus • demonstrated proficiency in approved Asian language (4 semesters or equivalent)

MA Hinduism and Islam: • BA in related field

• knowledge of research language (French or German recommended)

University Interdisciplinary/

Thesis

Overseas

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

Cornell University Interdisciplinary, thesis

Fellowships for Study Abroad, research opportunities overseas available in East Asian literature

MA, MBA/MA, and PhD in Asian Studies PhD in Asian Religions PhD in East Asian Literature PhD in Near Eastern Studies MA in ASN: • BA degree PhD in Asian Religions

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BA and MA in Religious and/or Asian Studies

• reading knowledge in French, German or other European research language, proficiency in language in region of concentration

PhD in East Asian Literature: MA thesis from English-speaking university

• good reading and speaking knowledge (minimum 3 years course work) in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese

• prior literature work required

PhD in Near Eastern Studies: • BA/MA in relevant field • 2 years of undergrad study or equivalent in Near Eastern language www.cornell.edu Ohio State University Interdisciplinary, thesis/non thesis options

MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures:

Contact department

MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures:

• undergraduate major in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

• demonstration of reading competence in a language of research related to the academic program

www.osu.edu

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Interdiscilpinary, research paper and oral exam OR thesis

Graduate Certificate and MA in Asian Studies Asian-Focused PhDs (interdepartmental) Joint MA in Asian Studies and MBA Program Joint MA in Asian Studies and Law

Joint MA in Asian Studies and Library and

Information Studies Joint MA and Medical Degree

MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures

Graduate Certificate and MA in Asian Studies: • BA

Joint MA in Asian Studies and MBA Program, Joint MA in Asian Studies and Law,

Joint MA in Asian Studies and Library and Information Studies,

Joint MA and Medical Degree: • BA with 3.0 GPA • knowledge of an Asian language or culture

• work experience after receiving the BA.

MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures:

• BA in language of concentration or equivalent preparation

University Interdisciplinary/

Thesis

International

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

Columbia University

Interdisciplinary, final paper/ thesis (depends on program

MA in East Asia: Regional Studies MA, MPhil, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures

Liberal Studies MA Program in East Asian Studies

Liberal Studies MA Program in Islamic Studies

MA, MPhil, PhD in Middle Eastern and Asian languages and cultures Summer Program in Japanese Pedagogy

MA in East Asia: Regional Studies:• proficiency in Asian language (third year level in Chinese, Japanese, Korean; second year level in South East Asian language or modern Tibetan)

• GRE

MA, MPhil, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures: minimum three years of university study of modern Chinese, Japanese or Korean, BA

Liberal Studies MA Program in East Asian Studies: • BA in East Asian Studies or a related field of study • no language requirement but students with no language background must begin language studies upon entrance

Liberal Studies MA Program in Islamic Studies:

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BA in Islamic studies or related field

MA, MPhil, PhD in Middle Eastern and Asian

languages and cultures: • BA in Middle Eastern or Asian studies or related field

• no prior language experience is required but recommended

Summer Program in Japanese Pedagogy: contact department www.columbia.edu Harvard University Interdisciplinary, thesis Funding and opportunities available for overseas study and/or research AM in Regional Studies – East Asia PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations

PhD in History and East Asian Languages PhD in History with a special field in East Asian History

PhD in Inner Asian and Altaic Studies

AM and PhD in Middle East Regional Studies Joint degrees in Middle Eastern Studies: PhD in

AM in Regional Studies – East Asia: • undergrad background in East Asian studies/previous experience in East Asia

• language training not a prerequisite but considered

PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations:

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Undergrad degree in East Asian literatures and civilizations or related field

• Language requirement not specified

PhD in History and East Asian Languages:

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Undergrad degree in History, East Asian Studies or a related field

• Language requirement not specified

PhD in Inner Asian and Altaic Studies: • BA with an excellent undergrad record

• reading knowledge of one appropriate language such as

Anthropology and Middle East Studies

PhD in History of Art and Architecture and Middle East Studies

PhD in History and Middle Eastern Studies

AM, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and

Civilizations

AM, PhD in Sanskrit and Indian or Tibetan and Himalayan studies

Russian, Chinese, Persian, Arabic

AM and PhD in Middle East Regional Studies: • BA with “superior undergraduate record”

Joint degrees in Middle Eastern Studies: • AM in Middle East Studies or a related field

• some proficiency in a European or Middle Eastern language preferred

• Specific departmental admission requirements

AM, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations:• BA

• basic knowledge of a Near Eastern language central to the field of concentration

• advanced reading knowledge of French or German

PhD in Sanskrit and Indian or Tibetan and Himalayan studies: • 2 years of Sanskrit or Tibetan

• a one year MA in South Asian/Himalayan Studies or a related field

University of Chicago

Interdisciplinary, thesis

MA, PhD in Islamic and Modern Middle Eastern Studies

MA in Middle Eastern Studies

MA in Middle Eastern Studies/MBA

Joint Program in Public Policy and Middle Eastern Studies PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations

MA and PhD East Asian Languages and

Civilizations

MA and PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

MA, PhD in Islamic and Modern Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept

MA in Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept

MA in Middle Eastern Studies/MBA: contact dept

Joint Program in Public Policy and Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept

PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations:

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BA in South Asian related studies with a high academic standing

MA and PhD East Asian Languages and Civilizations:

•

BA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations or related program

MA and PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: • BA in Near Eastern Studies or relevant program •GRE. www.uchicago.edu University of California, Berkeley Interdisciplinary, some thesis, some Comprehensive Exam (see program

descriptions)

Joint MA/PhD in South and South East Asian Studies

MA in South and South East Asian Studies MA, PhD in Asian Studies

Professional Joint

Joint MA/PhD in South and South East Asian Studies:

• 2 years of study or equivalent in language of emphasis • 8 undergraduate/grad courses in South or South East Asian studies (or equivalent)

MA in South and South East Asian Studies: • 1 year of study in language of concentration or equivalent

• 5 undergrad courses in South or South East Asian

Degrees in Asian Studies and

Law/Business/Journalism PhD in Buddhist Studies MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures MA, PhD in Near Eastern Studies

studies or equivalent

MA, PhD in Asian Studies

Professional Joint Degrees in Asian Studies and Law/Business/Journalism:

Contact department

PhD in Buddhist Studies:

Contact department

MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures MA, PhD in Near Eastern Studies: • an undergraduate degree in East Asian languages and cultures or equivalent (for MA program)

• MA in East Asian languages and cultures or equivalent (for PhD program) University of Illinois Interdisciplinary, AM comprehensive exam, PhD dissertation

AM, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures

AM, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures:

•previous undergraduate work in East Asian related topics •BA with at least a 3.3 GPA

•minimum of two years study in at least one East Asian language www.uiuc.edu University of Michigan Comprehensive paper OR thesis MA, PhD Asian

Languages and Culture MA, PhD Buddhist Studies

MA, PhD Asian Languages and Culture: • competence in Asian and non-Asian languages relevant to area of concentration

• basic knowledge of area of concentration and Asia in

general

• work in cognate humanities disciplines in Western

tradition

• relevant BA in the field of concentration

MA, PhD Buddhist Studies:

Contact department www.umich.edu University of Oregon Interdisciplinary, thesis, comprehensive written exam OR comprehensive oral exam streams Study Abroad opportunities and funding available to students MA Asian Studies MA, PhD East Asian Languages and Literatures

MA Asian Studies: • BA with some course preparation in ASN

• some language ability in Chinese and/or Japanese

MA, PhD East Asian Languages and Literatures:

• undergraduate degree in Chinese/Japanese literature, language, linguistics or equivalent

• Intermediate high level of ACTFL oral proficiency exam or equivalent

• second level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test

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University of Arizona

Interdisciplinary, thesis

MA, PhD East Asian Studies

MA, PhD East Asian Studies: • BA with minimum 3.0 GPA

www.arizona.edu University of California, Los Angeles Interdisciplinary, MA comprehensive exam PhD thesis MA, PhD in Asian Languages and Cultures MA in East Asian Studies MA, PhD in Islamic Studies

MA, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

MA, PhD in Asian Languages and Cultures:

BA from a similar department with min 3 quarter courses or equivalent in Classical Chinese or Classical Japanese Students with min 3 years Korean language study will also be considered

MA in East Asian Studies:

BA with special consideration given to applicants with

experience in East Asia or a related degree

MA, PhD in Islamic Studies:

• completion of the equivalent of one course in early Islamic History, three courses in Islamic Cultures and Institutions

• intermediate proficiency in one of the major languages of the region (Arabic, Berber, Hausa, Indonesian, Iranian languages, Malay, Swahili, Turkic languages, Urdu, Wolof, Yoruba)

MA, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures:

BA or the equivalent in Near Eastern languages and cultures or a related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

International Asian Studies Programs

University Interdisciplinary/

Thesis

Overseas

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

University of Edinburgh Interdisciplinary, thesis MSc/Diploma in Chinese Studies MSc/Diploma in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies MSc/Diploma in Japanese Studies Master of/Diploma in Chinese Studies MSc/Diploma by Research in Chinese Literature, Language and Culture

MSc/Diploma in Arab and Muslim Diaspora Studies

MSc/Diploma in Chinese Studies: • BA or equivalent in Chinese

•knowledge of Chinese language.

MSc/Diploma in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies:

Contact department

MSc/Diploma in Japanese Studies: • BA or equivalent in Japanese Studies or a related field

• prior working knowledge of written and spoken Japanese, foundation in Japanese culture and history.

Master of/Diploma in Chinese Studies:

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an honours degree or equivalent in social sciences

MSc/Diploma by Research in Chinese Literature, Language and Culture:

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Modern Chinese Literature: BA or equivalent in Chinese Literature or a related field, knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) • Chinese Language and Literature: no prior experience in Chinese language and culture

MSc/Diploma in Arab and Muslim Diaspora Studies:

Contact department

www.ed.ac.uk

Nottingham Trent University

Thesis MA, Postgraduate

Diploma Asia-Pacific Studies

MA, Postgraduate Diploma Asia-Pacific Studies:

Honours BA in related field

http://human.ntu.ac.uk/

University of Leeds

Interdisciplinary, all thesis except MA Chinese and Business

Some MAs have compulsory work placements in East Asia MA in Asia Pacific Studies MA in Chinese Studies MA in Japanese Studies MA in South East Asian Studies MA in Mongolian Studies Taught MA in Chinese Taught MA in Chinese and Business Taught MA in Chinese Business and the Asia Pacific

Taught MBA in Chinese Business Management

Admission to all programs: •honours BA or equivalent in any subject • relevant experience considered • no language knowledge required

University Interdisciplinary/

Thesis

Overseas

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

The University of London, Birbeck University of London and School of Oriental and African Studies Interdisciplinary, thesis

Birbeck, University of London MA, PgDip in Islamic Studies MA in Japanese Cultural Studies School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London MA in Ancient Near Eastern Languages MA in Japanese Applied Linguistics MA in Arabic Literature MA in Chinese Literature MA in Chinese Studies MA in Comparative Literature (Africa or Asia)

MA in East Asian Literature MA in Islamic Societies and Cultures

MA in Islamic Studies MA in Israeli and Jewish Diaspora Studies

MA in Japanese Literature MA in Japanese Studies MA Korean Literature MA Korean Studies

MA Languages and Cultures of South Asia

MA in Languages and Literatures of South East Asia MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies

MA in Pacific Asian Studies MA in Sinology

MA in South Asian Area Studies MA in South East Asian Studies MA in Theory and Practices of Translation (Asian and African Languages)

MA in Turkish Studies

Consult University web site for a number of other Asia-related programs

Most departments require an honours BA, some require language, some do not, refer to program summaries

www.bbk.ac.uk/ www.soas.ac.uk/

University Interdisciplinary/

Thesis

Overseas

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

The University of Sheffield, School of East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary, thesis MA in Advanced Chinese Studies (Taught) MA in Advanced Japanese Studies (Taught) MA/Diploma/Certificate in Chinese Studies (Taught) MSc/Diploma in East Asian Business (Taught)

MSc/Diploma/Certificate in the Political Economy of East Asia (Taught)

MA/ Diploma/Certificate in Japanese Studies (Taught)

MA in Advanced Chinese Studies (Taught):

• undergraduate degree • intermediate level in Chinese

MA in Advanced Japanese Studies (Taught):

• undergraduate degree

• intermediate level in Japanese

MA/Diploma/Certificate in Chinese Studies (Taught): • undergraduate degree

MSc/Diploma in East Asian Business (Taught):

• undergraduate degree

• knowledge of East Asia through formal or

independent study

• some courses have a pre-requisite of postgraduate work experience

MSc/Diploma/Certificate in the Political Economy of East Asia (Taught):

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undergraduate degree in East Asian-related studies or related field

MA/ Diploma/Certificate in Japanese Studies (Taught): • undergraduate degree

www.shef.ac.uk/ National University of Singapore Interdisciplinary, thesis

MA, PhD in Japanese Studies MA in Malay Studies

MA in Southeast Asian Studies (Coursework)

MA, PhD in Southeast Asian Studies (Research)

MA, PhD in South Asian Studies (Research)

MA, PhD in Chinese Studies (Research)

MA in Chinese Studies (Coursework)

MA, PhD in Japanese Studies:

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Honours degree with a minimum average of B or equivalent • Japanese language proficiency at a level necessary for coursework and research

MA in Malay Studies:

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Honours degree graduates in Malay studies or a related field • knowledge of Malay or willingness to take intro class as a non-credit

MA in Southeast Asian Studies (Coursework):

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Honours degree in Southeast Asian studies or a related field (alternative qualification will also be considered)

MA, PhD in Southeast Asian Studies (Research): • Honours degree

MA, PhD in South Asian Studies (Research):

• Honours BA in South Asian Studies/related field

MA, PhD in Chinese Studies (Research):

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Honours degree in Chinese Studies or related field or equivalent experience • ability to pursue research inproposed field of study

MA in Chinese Studies (Coursework): Honours degree in Chinese Studies/related field/equivalent experience

University Interdisciplinary/

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Overseas

Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Admission requirements

Website

Monash University

Interdisciplinary, coursework and thesis options available

Master Qualifying in Applied Japanese Linguistics

(Coursework)

Master Qualifying in Asian Studies (Coursework)

Master Qualifying in Japanese Studies (Coursework) MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Coursework) MA in Asian Studies (Coursework) MA in Japanese Interpretation and Translation (Coursework) PhD in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Coursework) PhD in Asian Studies (Coursework) PhD in Chinese Studies (Coursework) PhD in Japanese Studies (Coursework) PhD in Korean Studies (Coursework) MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Research)

MA in Asian Studies (Research) MA in Chinese Studies (Research) MA in Indonesian Studies (Research) MA in Japanese Studies (Research) MA in Korean Studies (Research) MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Combined Research and Coursework)

MA in Asian Studies (Combined Research and Coursework)

Master Qualifying in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Coursework)

Master Qualifying in Asian Studies (Coursework)

Master Qualifying in Japanese Studies (Coursework)

• BA or equivalent with an average of 60% in the

final year

• some programs may require distinctions

MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Coursework)

MA in Asian Studies (Coursework)

MA in Japanese Interpretation and Translation (Coursework)

• BA or equivalent with good standing in the final year, or a BA with demonstrated professional experience at a senior level in a relevant field • Japanese Interpretation and Translation requires a very advanced level of Japanese language skills

PhD in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Coursework)

PhD in Asian Studies (Coursework) PhD in Chinese Studies (Coursework) PhD in Japanese Studies (Coursework) PhD in Korean Studies (Coursework)

• Honours BA with distinction/BA equivalent with one year in a qualifying program/research MA with a good average

MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Research) MA in Asian Studies (Research)

MA in Chinese Studies (Research) MA in Indonesian Studies (Research) MA in Japanese Studies (Research) MA in Korean Studies (Research)

• an Honours BA in a relevant discipline distinction in a research component

MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Combined Research and Coursework)

MA in Asian Studies (Combined Research and Coursework)

• a four year Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant field with distinction