PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Japanese

Name: Japanese
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

The PhD Japanese at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Japanese studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Japanese Language and Scholarship

Research Methodologies in Japanese Studies

Japanese Intellectual History and Thought

Contemporary Japanese Cinema and Media Culture

Japanese Literature in Translation and Comparative Context

Performing Arts Traditions in Modern Japan

Japanese-East Asian Geopolitics and Relations

Doctoral Research Project and Thesis Development

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

5%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

40%Professional Jobs

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