Japanese Studies and Intensive Language

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

The MA Japanese Studies and Intensive Language programme allows students to:

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

Why study Japanese and Intensive Language at SOAS

• we are ranked 13th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2022)
• we are home to the largest concentration of Japan specialists outside of Japan
• you will not only learn the essential language skills but also an in depth understanding of the region’s culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema, and politics
• your command of a language will set you apart from graduates of other universities