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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
OCT-25
11 months
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
OCT-25
11 months
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The Japanese Studies pathway is a specially designed one-year graduate seminar and research course with substantial taught elements for students who want to deepen their undergraduate education and/or prepare for a PhD in Japanese studies.
All students in the year group attend the Theories and Methodologies in Japanese Studies Seminar, at which they meet regularly and are introduced to various disciplinary approaches in Japanese Studies. In addition, they are guided through the various steps of academic research, writing, presentation and career development. They are free to choose two additional courses from a variety of options so that each student receives a tailor-made education. Approximately half of the time is allocated to individual research and the writing of a dissertation under the guidance of leading scholars.
The aim is to equip students to carry out independent academic work, including training, where appropriate, in how to use Japanese-language sources for research purposes, which lies at the heart of the programme. Our guiding principle is to ensure that each student receives the best possible education, providing a coherent course but with the flexibility to cater for individual needs.
At the end of the MPhil programme, students will be expected to have:
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK 2.1 Honours Degree. They need High 2.1 or a first at BA level from a UK university or equivalent. Good working knowledge (oral and written) of Japanese will be expected. Candidates should have either a BA in Japanese studies or Japanese language ability of at least level N2 or equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,554 per year
Students from Domestic
University Composition Fee: £13,554; Maintenance: £17,073.
£31,860 per year
Students from EU
University Composition Fee: £31,860; Maintenance: £17,073.
£31,860 per year
Students from International
University Composition Fee: £31,860; Maintenance: £17,073.
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