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MPhil in Japanese and Korean Studies

MPhil in Japanese and Korean Studies

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Full time | SOAS, University of London | 2 years | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Japanese Language Korean Language East Asia States: Studies

Course Summary

The Japan and Korea Department is able to supervise MPhil and PhD degrees by research and thesis in a wide range of cultural and linguistic subjects. Intending research students should not feel constrained to limit their choice of topics to those indicated against the names of current staff members (postgraduate students have recently been working on a range of topics that include Japanese cinema, Kabuki texts, modern Japanese linguistics and literature, Meiji historical texts, Korean linguistics and literature, Korean colonial and eighteenth century history). Research undertaken at MPhil and PhD level is based on literary, documentary, and archive material available at SOAS and also gathered during fieldwork in Japan and Korea.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,055

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,390

Entry requirements

We normally require a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Masters degree in appropriate subject area plus one reference. In exceptional cases we may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience.

University information

At SOAS University of London, postgraduate students are encouraged to challenge the status quo and think globally. SOAS is the leading higher education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. Postgraduate courses are taught by respected academics engaged in ground-breaking fieldwork and research. The work of researchers at SOAS influences both government policy and the lives of individuals...more