University of Cambridge campus

Arts & Humanities

Master of Philosophy in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (East Asian Popular Culture Across Time) at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The primary aim of the MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (East Asian Popular Culture Across Time pathway) is to develop a rigorous and innovative understanding of popular culture in East Asia from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to the present.

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies  |  Duration: 11 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation MPhil students submit a dissertation of not more than 15,000 words on a subject approved by the Degree Committee.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. High II.i or a first at BA level from a UK university or equivalent. Knowledge of Japanese, Chinese, and/or Korean (modern and/or premodern) is by no means required, however applicants with prior knowledge of one or more East Asian languages are also welcome to apply. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,588 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 41,332 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 11 months full-time

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Book a Consultation

Explore

Help & Support

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Get the latest courses, scholarships and events in your inbox.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.

Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Refund Policy