School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London · UK

MSc Politics and International Relations East Asia

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

September

Introduction

MSc Politics and International Relations East Asia is a Masters program taught at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The MSc Politics and International Relations (East Asia) trains students in research skills for politics and international relations, with an East Asia pathway focused on domestic and international dimensions. Students study modules such as Methodology in the Social Sciences, Frameworks of Political Analysis, Nationalism, Technology and State Buildling in Chinese Domestic Politics, and China and International Politics, along with guided options including Democracy and Authoritarianism in Asia.

Students complete taught modules worth 120 credits plus a 10,000 word dissertation worth 60 credits. The dissertation is normally written over the summer period and submitted in September. The East Asia pathway can be chosen upon arrival by selecting the pathway’s required combination of modules.

SOAS states the programme is designed for students with an interest in public and private-sector careers focused on economic, political, social, strategic, and global trends associated with the politics of East Asia. SOAS also states that students are eligible for ESRC funding if they plan to study for the MSc followed by a PhD in the department.

Modules

Dissertation in Politics and International Studies
Methodology in the Social Sciences
Frameworks of Political Analysis
Nationalism, Technology and State Buildling in Chinese Domestic Politics
China and International Politics
Democracy and Authoritarianism in Asia

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MSc Politics and International Relations East Asia at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London as pre-requiste for admission in MSc Politics and International Relations East Asia.

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