MPhil in Traditional East Asia at University of Oxford

Programme overview

An intensive, regional and comparative course examining the Sinitic tradition and its development and adaptation in China, Korea and Japan through advanced language and research skills training, preparing students for doctoral research.

What you will study

In the first year one modern-language course and one classical-language course plus the East Asia Colloquium; in the second year a thesis, continued classical language study and a course in Bibliography and Methodology.

Career pathways

Graduates have found employment in museology, libraries, journalism, diplomacy, international banking, business, law, government service, secondary education and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in any subject, or equivalent. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0. No GRE or GMAT. Entrants must have reading ability in at least one modern language (Chinese, Korean or Japanese), supported by an accepted standardised proficiency test unless a native speaker. Deadline 12:00 UK time 5 January 2027. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,380 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 46,350 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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