Students gain expertise on East Asian contemporary history, politics and societies and learn social science research methods to become area specialists on East Asia. East Asian languages are studied as part of the degree to support students’ acquisition of knowledge and Master’s thesis research.
Students in the programme have good opportunities for student exchange in East Asian universities as well as to receive East Asian study and research scholarships.
Career or after graduation opportunities
The programme provides expertise to enter international public, private and third sector professions. Students also become qualified to apply to PhD programmes and to pursue an academic career. Those graduating from the Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies find employment in public, private and third sector jobs, such as in diplomatic service, international organisations, and companies where knowledge on East Asia and dynamic regions is in demand.
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DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Social Sciences
APPLICATION PERIOD
3 December 2018 – 31 January 2019

START DATE
Autumn 2019
DURATION
120 credits, 2 years of full-time study
FACULTY
Faculty of Social Sciences, Centre for East Asian Studies
LOCATION
University of Turku
LANGUAGE
English
TUITION FEE
8000 €/year
CONTACT INFORMATION
Educational coordinator Anna Väre
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