MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Chinese)
SOAS University of London
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The MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language is a two-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.You will study the arts of China, Korea and Japan, exploring a wide range of East Asian arts and material culture, from Chinese archaeology to Japanese prints, Korean installation works to Buddhist monuments, in historical and contemporary periods.By the end ...Read more

The MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language is a two-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.You will study the arts of China, Korea and Japan, exploring a wide range of East Asian arts and material culture, from Chinese archaeology to Japanese prints, Korean installation works to Buddhist monuments, in historical and contemporary periods.By the end of the programme, which includes a summer language school abroad, you will have received sufficient instruction to reach near-proficiency in the language.

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92/279
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32nd
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62nd
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Yitao
15 Oct 24

SOAS has a unique atmosphere. Yes, it is a typical small university tucked away in central London. Yes, it is niche as many courses are specialised for particular fields and..Read more

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Natasja
02 Nov 23

My teachers and lecturers are super enthusiastic and engaging, the academic support for languages is really good. However the admin is terrible..Read more

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Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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£12,965 per year

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Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £168 Per week

£25,320 per year

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Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £168 Per week

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15 Oct 24
PhD in History of Art and/or Archaeology
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02 Nov 23
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