Japanese Studies and Intensive Language

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This two-year full-time (ot four-year part-time) programme is designed to provide intensive language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Japanese Studies.

It allows students:

• to cultivate or further develop a basic expertise in particular aspects of Japanese Studies.
• to choose modules that meet their own needs, with respect to their interest in Japan and future career plans.
• to develop their abilities to synthesize information, to think critically, to manage a complex research project and to present their results in verbal and written form.
• to achieve a high level of language proficiency.
• to master transferable language and analytical skills in order to prepare for a variety of potential future professional or research careers.

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website