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The University of Edinburgh: Japanese
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
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.
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words. Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Japanese and East Asian studies.
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
-
history, politics and international relations
-
performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
-
Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
-
Japanese-Chinese relations
-
media and politics
-
the history of Japanese religion
-
traditional and modern Japanese literature
-
the Meiji period and empire studies
We are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between Japanese Studies and other disciplines, including:
-
comparative literature
-
film studies
-
translation studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
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.
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words. Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Japanese and East Asian studies.
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
-
history, politics and international relations
-
performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
-
Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
-
Japanese-Chinese relations
-
media and politics
-
the history of Japanese religion
-
traditional and modern Japanese literature
-
the Meiji period and empire studies
We are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between Japanese Studies and other disciplines, including:
-
comparative literature
-
film studies
-
translation studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
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.
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words. Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Japanese and East Asian studies.
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
-
history, politics and international relations
-
performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
-
Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
-
Japanese-Chinese relations
-
media and politics
-
the history of Japanese religion
-
traditional and modern Japanese literature
-
the Meiji period and empire studies
We are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between Japanese Studies and other disciplines, including:
-
comparative literature
-
film studies
-
translation studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
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.
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words. Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Japanese and East Asian studies.
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
-
history, politics and international relations
-
performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
-
Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
-
Japanese-Chinese relations
-
media and politics
-
the history of Japanese religion
-
traditional and modern Japanese literature
-
the Meiji period and empire studies
We are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between Japanese Studies and other disciplines, including:
-
comparative literature
-
film studies
-
translation studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Japanese studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.
An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:
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you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
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you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently
On this programme:
-
you will take courses in research skills and methods
-
you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words
-
you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
-
history, politics and international relations
-
performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
-
Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
-
Japanese-Chinese relations
-
media and politics
-
the history of Japanese religion
-
traditional and modern Japanese literature
-
the Meiji period and empire studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Japanese studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.
An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:
-
you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
-
you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently
On this programme:
-
you will take courses in research skills and methods
-
you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words
-
you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor
Since 1976, Japanese studies at the University of Edinburgh has steadily grown to encompass a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in Japanese and East Asian:
-
history, politics and international relations
-
performing and literary arts
We have particular strengths in:
-
Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary
-
Japanese-Chinese relations
-
media and politics
-
the history of Japanese religion
-
traditional and modern Japanese literature
-
the Meiji period and empire studies
Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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