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MA Japanese Studies (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Japanese Studies at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it is part of Germany’s only faculty of East Asian Studies and looks into Japanese history and philology throughout all eras, exploring a variety of issues.

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: History (especially Early Modern and Modern); Philology; You choose between one of the two options.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in the cultural sector; in the media; as language teachers; as translators; in Japan-oriented organisations.

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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: better-than-average B.A. degree in a relevant subject; special language skills. Suited for graduates of: Japanese Studies, B.A. or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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