PostgraduateMSc

East Asian Studies

Name: East Asian Studies
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MSc East Asian Studies at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. East Asian countries are inseparably linked by their politics, histories, societies and cultures. Our MSc programme in East Asian Studies is distinct for its border-crossing focus, enabling you to take a transnational and comparative approach to East Asian Studies, or to concentrate on China, Japan or Korea. With two of the world’s leading economic powers situated in East Asia, there is huge potential for both regional conflict and cooperation. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

In a stimulating

Interdisciplinary environment and an international community of learners

Each bringing their own perspective to class

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ 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

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£21,000	£27,000	£32,000
5 years	£26,500	£33,000	£44,000

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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