12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MScr
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Japanese studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.
An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:
- you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
- you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently
On this programme:
- you will take courses in research skills and methods
- you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words
- you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
- history, politics and international relations
- performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
- Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
- Japanese-Chinese relations
- media and politics
- the history of Japanese religion
- traditional and modern Japanese literature
- the Meiji period and empire studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MScr
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Japanese studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.
An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:
- you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
- you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently
On this programme:
- you will take courses in research skills and methods
- you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words
- you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
- history, politics and international relations
- performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
- Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
- Japanese-Chinese relations
- media and politics
- the history of Japanese religion
- traditional and modern Japanese literature
- the Meiji period and empire studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
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