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SOAS University of London
MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Japanese)
SOAS University of London

MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Japanese)

SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

Professional Masters

Subject areas

Archaeology History Art Languages

Course Summary

The MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language is a two-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.You will study the arts of China, Korea and Japan, exploring a wide range of East Asian arts and material culture, from Chinese archaeology to Japanese prints, Korean installation works to Buddhist monuments, in historical and contemporary periods.By the end of the programme, which includes a summer language school abroad, you will have received sufficient instruction to reach near-proficiency in the language.

Modules

Art Theory and Practice in East Asia - Core
This module critically explores the multi-polarity of the field of East Asian art history today by investigating the historical methodologies, canons, practices and other forces by which it has been shaped. The module is designed to explore themes centred on East Asian art visual and material culture from premodern to contemporary times.
Intensive Elementary Japanese 1 (60 Credits)
Intensive Japanese 1 (60 Credits)
Intensive Japanese 2 (Summer Abroad) (45 Credits)
Intensive Japanese 2 (Summer Abroad) (45 Credits)
Dissertation in History of Art and Archaeology: History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia (60 Credits) - Core
Intensive Japanese 3 (30 Credits)
Japanese 4 (PG) (30 Credits)
Japanese 5 (PG) (30 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,965

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,320

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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