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Leading creative industries programs for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Thu, Apr 25, 2013 8:59PM UTC

As more Asian nations achieve higher development benchmarks, the creative industries are growing rapidly. Former economic drivers such as manufacturing are ceding ground to other industries, paving the way for more diverse, knowledge-based economies. In this atmosphere of innovation, exploration and cultural expression, an increasing number of Asian students are

London School of Economics denounces BBC tactics

By AP News Mon, Apr 15, 2013 10:30AM UTC

LONDON (AP) — One of Britain’s leading academic institutions, the London School of Economics, is accusing the BBC of putting students at risk by using them as cover for a covert reporting trip to North Korea. The school says BBC’s decision to send three TV journalists to the secretive communist

Leading law schools for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Thu, Apr 04, 2013 11:32PM UTC

The study of law has been a highly respected pursuit for centuries. Around the world, a degree in law is synonymous with intellectual prowess, prestige and – perhaps above all – an enviable paycheck. Even on the back of economic doldrums in the West, lawyers are still among the best-paid

Leading foundation programs for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Tue, Apr 02, 2013 8:50PM UTC

The UK is home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities and is a popular academic destination among students from Asia seeking their first undergraduate degree. However, entrance requirements are strict and competitive in the UK, and most international students have to complete additional coursework before embarking on their

Leading social science programs for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Thu, Mar 28, 2013 11:20PM UTC

At their core, the social sciences explore the framework in which social groups – families, friends, communities – move and interact. When viewed in this light, this is an area of study that applies to virtually every field imaginable. Students in Asia who earn a degree in the social sciences