Japanese MScR 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

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. 

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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