MA in Japanese Studies (Full-Time, 12 months)
The MA Japanese Studies offers a flexible range of units in the social sciences that may be combined with rigorous language tuition at a range of levels.
Students may choose from units on the international relations of Japan, public communications and business and work cultures. These will address such questions as:
- What are the implications of globalisation for the Japanese media?
- How have international crises such as the events of 9/11 changed Japan’s relations with other powers and organisations such as the UN?
- Is Japan's rising public debt threatening its position as a major player in the world economy?
Other options include modules on economic development and business in the wider East Asian context, and – for non-native speakers of Japanese – language modules.
The language programme offers a range of entry points and offers rigorous and intensive skills development for students at beginners´, intermediate and upper-intermediate levels. Intermediate and upper-intermediate options include newspaper Japanese and the classical language.
Diploma (9 months) and Certificate (4 months) options are also available for this programme – please contact us for further details.
Content of the degree
Project/Dissertation
Options from
Business and the Economy of Japan
Media and Public Communication in Japan
Global Governance and Japan
Investing in East Asia
Work and Organisation in East Asia
Japanese Language
(Beginners through to Upper-Intermediate)