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Japanese Studies at SOAS University of London - UCAS

SOAS University of London

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Japanese Studies (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

SOAS offers the most comprehensive MA in Japanese Studies available anywhere in Europe. Students are able to choose modules that cover all of Japan’s historical periods, from the earliest to the present and ranging over the social and political sciences as well as humanities. The students who take this programme come from many countries and have a wide variety of academic backgrounds. Some have already studied, or lived, in Japan and wish to broaden their knowledge or understanding. Others wish to focus their previous training on the region, while still others will come from Japan or other East Asian countries wishing to study Japan from the perspective of a different culture and academic tradition. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not a requirement of the programme. Language modules, however, are popular options. SOAS has its own Japan Research Centre and shares the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures with the University of East Anglia. Both can be of great benefit to students.

Modules

Culture and society of Japan; Shogunal iconography in the Edo period; popular practice in the Edo period arts; economic dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region; Japanese modernity i; Japanese modernity ii; basic Japanese 1 (PG); basic Japanese 2 (PG); intermediate Japanese 1 (PG); intermediate Japanese 2 (PG); advanced Japanese: contemporary topics (PG); advanced Japanese: readings in modern Japanese history; advanced practical Japanese (Master's); practical translation: Japanese into English.

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/fees-funding-and-finance/tuition-fees/postgraduate-fees
Japanese Studies at SOAS University of London - UCAS