Master of Philosophy in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Japanese Studies) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Japanese Studies pathway is a specially designed one-year graduate seminar and research course with substantial taught elements for students who want to deepen their undergraduate education and/or prepare for a PhD in Japanese studies. All students in the year group attend the Theories and Methodologies in Japanese Studies Seminar (Research Development Seminar, JM1), at which they are introduced to various disciplinary approaches in Japanese Studies. In addition, they are guided through the various steps of academic research, writing, presentation and career development.

What you will study

Approximately half of the time is allocated to individual research and the writing of a dissertation under the guidance of leading scholars. Each of the three papers is assessed either by a research essay of maximum 5,000 words or an alternative exercise agreed by the Degree Committee.

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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. Good working knowledge (oral and written) of Japanese will be expected. Candidates should have either a BA in Japanese studies or Japanese language ability of at least level N2 or equivalent. 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

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/amammpjps/apply

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