Masters by Research (Japanese Studies) 36 months Postgraduate Program By National University of Singapore (NUS) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,901 SGDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Other

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 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. Successful candidates will (1) fulfill modular requirements, (2) undertake research in a chosen field of study under the guidance of a supervisor, and (3) submit a thesis for examination.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Other

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 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. Successful candidates will (1) fulfill modular requirements, (2) undertake research in a chosen field of study under the guidance of a supervisor, and (3) submit a thesis for examination.

Admission Requirements

85+
6+
A good relevant NUS Honours degree (second class and above) 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; AND Japanese language proficiency necessary to do coursework and carry out research.

3 Years
Jan
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,550 SGD
International
21,901 SGD

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