PostgraduateMA

Japanese Studies and Intensive Language

Name: Japanese Studies and Intensive Language
Price: 25320 GBP
Availability: InStock

SOAS University of London

London, England

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2 yearsDuration

£12,965Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SOAS University of London, the MA Japanese Studies and Intensive Language provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. This two-year full-time (or four-year part-time) programme is designed to provide intensive language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Japanese Studies. It allows students: - to cultivate or further develop a basic expertise in particular aspects of Japanese Studies. - to choose modules that meet their own needs, with respect to their interest in Japan and future career plans. International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, home/UK fees are £25,320 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Japanese Language Proficiency

Japanese Literature and Cultural Analysis

Contemporary Japanese Society and Politics

Business Japanese and Professional Communication

Japanese Historical Traditions and Modernity

Research Methods in Japanese Studies

Independent Research Project in Japanese Studies

Translation Theory and Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,965

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,930

Home Student Fee

£25,320

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

£12,965 International: £25,320 These fees are per year for students attending full time

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SOAS University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,000	£31,000
3 years	£18,500	£24,000	£30,500
5 years	£22,000	£29,000	£36,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working

5%Work & Study

15%Seeking Work

70%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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