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Politics and Media in East Asia MA

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Focusing on East Asia, learn about how news and current affairs coverage can influence the way we see the world and how countries can influence each other, while setting political agendas.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 understanding of the role media plays in these developments.Your careerKnowledge about both political and media trends in East Asia is highly valuable for careers in the media industry, journalism, consulting, and NGOs, specialising in East Asia and the Pacific region.Our graduates are also excellent candidates for government posts, including Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Defence, Intelligence, Home Office and Customs. The broad conceptual training will also prepare you for further studies in the doctoral level in the field of politics and media.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,605per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
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Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

    8th out of 12 2

    11th out of 77 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 194
    155 80%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    7th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    3rd

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    149 76%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    24th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    21st

    20

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