MA by Research (Japanese Studies) 36 months Postgraduate Programme By National University of Singapore (NUS) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

40,300 SGDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Japanese Studies is one of the largest area studies departments in the Asia-Pacific region devoted to the scholarship on Japan. The Department offers MA (Research) and PhD degrees in Japanese Studies taught by faculty members trained in a wide array of disciplines including anthropology, sociology, history, political science, literature, linguistics and business. Graduate students are provided with comprehensive guidance and training to carry out independent research in a theme of their choice, and encouraged to make best use of the available expertise by adopting an inter-disciplinary approach.

  • A good relevant NUS Honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (eg., a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) for admission as a MA candidate or a good relevant Masters degree for admission as a PhD candidate.
  • A strong command of English (recommended minimum TOEFL score of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based).
  • Japanese language proficiency necessary to do coursework and carry out research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Japanese Studies is one of the largest area studies departments in the Asia-Pacific region devoted to the scholarship on Japan. The Department offers MA (Research) and PhD degrees in Japanese Studies taught by faculty members trained in a wide array of disciplines including anthropology, sociology, history, political science, literature, linguistics and business. Graduate students are provided with comprehensive guidance and training to carry out independent research in a theme of their choice, and encouraged to make best use of the available expertise by adopting an inter-disciplinary approach.

  • A good relevant NUS Honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (eg., a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) for admission as a MA candidate or a good relevant Masters degree for admission as a PhD candidate.
  • A strong command of English (recommended minimum TOEFL score of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based).
  • Japanese language proficiency necessary to do coursework and carry out research.

Admission Requirements

6+
85+

3 Years
Jan
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
37,900 SGD
International
40,300 SGD

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