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Japanese - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: T210

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Over the past 150 years, Japan has experienced change at breakneck pace, but has nevertheless retained its fascinating cultural heritage.Study with us, and you will develop the linguistic and analytical skills to engage critically, and in a truly interdisciplinary way, with this dynamic society.You will also learn about Japan's place in East Asia, now one of the world's most important and influential regions.This programme has been carefully designed around the goal of making you an expert on Japan. It introduces skills and knowledge step-by-step, and we encourage you to see the connections between language, history, politics, and culture at every stage.By the end of the programme you will have demonstrated your expertise through your dissertation, which will draw upon four years of rigorous Japanese studies training.Research-led optionsOur research spans a wide range of Japanese studies fields, including pre-modern and modern history, politics, international relations, religion, theatre, cinema, linguistics, and literature. Our range of Japanese studies option courses reflects this diversity, which means you will be able to choose a path through your programme that suits you.Teaching excellenceWe consistently receive excellent feedback from students in Japanese, and our NSS results are among the highest in Asian Studies nationally.Our courses are mostly taught in seminars and tutorials, so you will have plenty of opportunity to contribute to class discussion and receive feedback on your progress.Language classes are active, innovative, inclusive, and always informed by the best practice in the field. Our final year students regularly pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at N2 and N1 level.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB - ABB

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

    4th out of 13 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    182 88%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    3rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.72 68%

    13th

    8

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