PostgraduateMA

Taiwan Studies

Name: Taiwan Studies
Availability: InStock

SOAS University of London

Camden, England

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1 yearDuration

£25,320Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Taiwan Studies at SOAS University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The SOAS MA programme in Taiwan Studies is the first postgraduate degree focussing on contemporary Taiwan in the English speaking world. It provides an unrivalled programme of advanced interdisciplinary courses on Taiwan’s politics, society and culture, film, rights and law, and languages. SOAS is the world’s leading centre for the study of Taiwan. 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

Taiwan's Political Systems and Governance

Contemporary Taiwanese Society and Culture

Taiwan Cinema and Visual Culture

Cross-Strait Relations and International Politics

Human Rights and Legal Frameworks in Taiwan

Advanced Mandarin Chinese for Taiwan Studies

Taiwan's Economic Development and Trade Relations

Postgraduate Research Methods and Dissertation

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

£25,320

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,320

Home Student Fee

£12,965

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working

5%Work & Study

15%Seeking Work

70%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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