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MA East Asian Studies at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

MA East Asian Studies is a graduate programme (Master of Arts) in the East Asian Studies graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 3 sessions full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: East Asian Studies  |  Duration: 3 sessions full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework: students normally complete 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) with at least 2.0 FCEs in EAS courses, including the required course EAS2020H . Courses are selected in consultation with the Graduate Associate Chair. Students are encouraged to continue with necessary language study, but language courses are not included in the FCEs. Coursework plus

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in East Asian studies and at least a B+ standing in the final year. Applicants without a major in East Asian studies may also be considered, provided they demonstrate sufficient scholarly interest and academic preparation in East Asian studies. Statement of approximately 500 words (two pages) setting out the student's main fields of interest and proposed course of study. Two letters of recommendation from scholars who have knowledge of previous academic work. Programs are based on the study of original texts. This presupposes knowledge of the relevant languages. A 10- to 15-page sample of the

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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