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Modern East Asian Studies (M.A.) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

One-year, English-taught programme on contemporary East Asia for graduates of East Asian regional studies with outstanding knowledge of an East Asian language. Focuses on theoretical, problem-centred analysis of East Asian societies, politics and economies.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Institute of East Asian Studies  |  Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Advanced Chinese, Japanese or Korean language training alongside the social science content.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's in East Asian regional studies (ideally with a focus on sociology, political science or economics) of 240 ECTS; conditional admission with up to 30 additional ECTS if the degree is shorter.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-due.de/de/studium/bewerbung.php

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