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MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Japanese)
Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
SOAS, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Overview
History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia:
The MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language is a two-year programme; it combines the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Japanese or Korean. Students study the arts of China, Korea and Japan, exploring a wide range of East Asian arts, from Chinese archaeology to Japanese prints, Korean installation works to Buddhist monuments, in historical and contemporary periods. Instruction in the language of their choice is provided by teachers in the Faculty of Languages and Cultures. By the end of the programme, which includes a summer language school abroad, students have received sufficient instruction to reach near-proficiency in the language.
Intensive Language (Japanese):
The MA (discipline) and Intensive Language (Japanese) has a two-year language pathway and is directed at students with a professional and academic interest in Japan. The intensive training in Japanese language aims at supporting students’ ability to tackle their disciplinary interests by engaging with written texts and in oral communication in Japanese.
Employment
Graduates from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures develop competencies in intercultural awareness, analysis and communication. Demand for specialists with advanced proficiency in the languages of China, Japan and Korea has significantly increased in recent years, and graduates with these skills are highly sought after by employers.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 25,320per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
58th
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Campus address
SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Camden, WC1H 0XG, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
8th out of 13 1
27th out of 91 15
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Entry standards
/ Max 203147 72%9th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%7th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.71 74%7th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208140 68%29th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%55th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.94 79%64th
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