MA East Asian Studies at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

East Asian Studies at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it offers excellent opportunities to set your own priorities while also considering the broader East Asian context.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Chinese literature or history; Japanese history or language; Korean literature or intellectual history; Religions of East Asia; Looking into the fields listed above across all regions.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in cultural institutions (e.g. museums and libraries); at universities and other educational institutions; in the public sector and in international organisations; in East Asia-oriented enterprises and in corporate consultancy; in the media (press trade, entertainment, publishing companies).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: a better-than-average Bachelor degree in a relevant subject, motivation, the ability to work autonomously, stamina, a gift for languages, a good grasp of the German language, excellent English language skills; language skills. Suited for graduates of: Sinology, B.A.; Japanese Studies, B.A.; Korean Studies, B.A. or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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