Politics and Media in East Asia

Entry requirements

You will need a good first degree in any subject. This will normally mean a 2:1 from a university in the UK.

Native speakers of Chinese, Japanese or Korean are welcome to apply to any of our courses but won’t be able to take optional language modules in their native language.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course offers comprehensive training addressing both international political issues and media trends in East Asia. You will learn about major international and domestic political trends in the region, while developing a comprehensive knowledge about the role media plays in these developments.

Teaching
There are lectures and small-group seminars.

Assessment
You’ll be assessed on your essays, exams, presentations and an extended project.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, 6.5 in Writing, 5.5 in Listening and 5.5 in Speaking, or equivalent.

Qualification and course duration

MA