East Asian Studies and International Relations - BA (Hons)
SOAS University of London
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The BA East Asian Studies and combines the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines with the study of another subject. In this degree, there is a greater emphasis on gaining a broader understanding of East Asia as a region, across a wide range of disciplines, than in our region-based degrees. In addition to disciplinary modules, you will be also able to study a Chinese, Japanese or Korean language module each year. The flexible structure of the ...Read more

The BA East Asian Studies and combines the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines with the study of another subject. In this degree, there is a greater emphasis on gaining a broader understanding of East Asia as a region, across a wide range of disciplines, than in our region-based degrees. In addition to disciplinary modules, you will be also able to study a Chinese, Japanese or Korean language module each year. The flexible structure of the degree allows you to study a different language each year or to progress through a sequence of levels in just one language. We can accommodate complete beginners or more experienced learners. Progression through a total of four levels of language (up to approximately C1 in the CEFR) is offered, whereas for those who exceed the highest level, language-based modules in literature and film, as well as a language-based dissertation, are available.

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£22,870 per year

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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

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SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street London Camden WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.4 miles away
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