MA Japanese Studies and Intensive Language at SOAS University of London

This MA is designed to provide intensive language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Japanese Studies The MA Japanese Studies and Intensive Language programme allows students to: cultivate or further develop a basic expertise in particular aspects of Japanese Studies choose modules that meet their own needs, with respect to their interest in Japan and future career plans develop their abilities to synthesize information, to think critically, to manage a complex research project and to present results in verbal and written form achieve a high level of language proficiency master transferable language and analytical skills in order to prepare for a variety of potential future professional or research careers You can view all the intensive language options available in the combined courses tool below.

Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time (with intensive language year)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures develop competencies in intercultural awareness, analysis and communication. Demand for specialists with advanced proficiency in the languages of China, Japan and Korea has significantly increased in recent years, and graduates with these skills are highly sought after by employers.

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