Masters Degrees in East Asian Languages & Literature, United Kingdom

This interdisciplinary programme will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the politics, economies and societies of East Asia as well as allowing you to learn, or develop your knowledge of, an East Asian language. Read more

If you’re a native speaker or you have substantial training in Chinese, Japanese or Thai, this course will prepare you for a career in research with an area specialism. Read more

The MA Korean Studies (Literature Pathway) aims to. provide extensive, critical knowledge of pre-modern and modern Korean literary traditions;. Read more

This programme is aimed at students who see China’s role as a rising economic super power as both an opportunity and a challenge, and who want to ensure they are ‘China ready’. Read more

This degree is designed either to prepare the student for advanced graduate work in a wide range of subjects related to Korea or as an end/qualification in itself. Read more

On this course we focus on business practices and systems in East Asia, namely China, Japan and Korea. You’ll develop a thorough understanding of the Asian business environment and how it is shaped by domestic and social change, globalisation and political developments. Read more

The opportunity to move from the familiar Euro-American literary canons into the fresh but less well known worlds of African and Asian literature is what attracts most students to this popular MA. Read more

Staff supervise research in the following areas. Read more

This Masters is designed for students wishing to pursue a PhD in social anthropology. The programme might also be taken as a stand-alone MA for those wanting training in anthropological research methods for professional development or practical application. Read more

The MA North Korean Studies provides the only dedicated master’s degree in this subject area outside South Korea. Read more

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. Read more

This will suit students wishing to embark on research degrees with a focus on Korea. Read more

Students must complete 255 credits of taught modules in addition to the compulsory dissertation (60 credits). Read more

The programme would suit students with a keen interest in learning about the historical conditions of the contemporary world, and in particular those who are prepared to look at the world from the perspective of other people and cultures. Read more

Who is this programme for?. Intercalating medical students, or students intending to pursue a medical degree. . Students with a degree in the social sciences or humanities wishing to acquire a broad understanding of medical anthropology with reference to Asia or Africa, but also including other parts of the world. Read more