Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Deadline: Jul 15, 2024
StudyQA ranking:2293 Duration:2 years

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The Master's Programme in Modern East Asian Studies (MA MEAS) is an English-taught degree programme with a social scientific, modern/contemporary and interdisciplinary profile.
The programme offers research-focused training for highly motivated and qualified graduates with a keen interest in East Asia. A background in one of the disciplinary areas of political science, international relations, sociology, economics or business administration as well as a strong interest in the East Asian region and knowledge of an East Asian language are required.
The MEAS programme aims to train students in the theoretical and problem-centred analysis of social, politica,l and economic phenomena in East Asia. The programme's objective is to deepen and enrich students' ability to assess contemporary change, challenges for the East Asian region, and implications of such developments for Europe. Students will meet this objective by utilising strong language competencies in Chinese, Japanese or Korean and applying sound knowledge of disciplinary methods and theories.
The curriculum of the MA MEAS entails the development of three competencies: 1. the methodological skills graduate students bring with them will be deepened and applied to the analysis of the East Asian context; 2. region-specific, disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge of East Asia will be widened; and 3. language skills in one of three East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese or Korean) will be refined on an advanced level.

Educational organisation

The structure of the Master's Programme MA MEAS includes interdisciplinary and discipline-specific modules focusing on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean studies. Discipline-specific methodological training is both integrated into the region-specific modules and offered as separate modules. The Master's thesis is an independent piece of research about a cutting-edge topic on contemporary East Asia which provides proof of knowledge and competencies gained in theoretical, methodological and regional East Asian studies, as well as language skills.
In the case of the MEAS+1 (for students with 180 ECTS credits from their previous degree or those not fulfilling other admission requirements), candidates take additional courses worth 60 ECTS in East Asian regional studies and economic and social sciences. During this year, students have the opportunity to maintain or improve their language skills.

Study abroad unit(s)

Not required, but highly recommended: students are encouraged to carry out field work in East Asia for their Master's thesis.

Internships

Not required, but recommended

Forms of assessment

Oral and written tests, seminar papers and presentations, case studies, Master's thesis

Course objectives

Students completing this Master's degree will be prepared for high-level positions in multinational corporations and other private enterprises as well as in politics - including political consulting -, governmental and non-governmental think-tanks, and international organisations, in which intensive knowledge of East Asia and language competency are in high demand. They will also be prepared for further studies at doctoral level.

Language requirements

English language: TOEFL +560 points (paper-based)/+220 points (computer-based) or proof of equivalent English language proficiency
MEAS students are expected to have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPTN2, Chinese language proficiency equivalent to HSK4, or Korean language proficiency at a similar level in order to attend the advanced-level language courses.
German language skills are strongly recommended.

Academic requirements

  • BA/Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in social or political sciences or economics with a minimum grade average of 2.5 according to the German grading system
  • BA encompassing 240 ECTS credits or 180 ECTS for MA MEAS +1
  • English language proficiency at level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment)
  • Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPTN2, Chinese language proficiency equivalent to HSK4, or Korean proficiency at a similar level in order to attend the advanced level courses
  • German language skills are strongly recommended.
  • Letter of recommendation from a university professor
  • Successful interview
Details: http://www.uni-due.de/in-east/study_programs/ma_meas/

Enrolment fees

Approx. 270 EUR (includes ticket for free public transport in North Rhine-Westphalia)

Costs of living

At least 500-600 EUR per month

Job opportunities

The institute occasionally has positions for student assistants.

Funding opportunities within the university

In cooperation with the regional government and private sponsors, the university awards stipends of 300 EUR per month to excellent students.
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