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Taiwan Studies (Taught)

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
SOAS University of London
Awarded by:
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Course summary

The SOAS MA programme in Taiwan Studies is the first postgraduate degree focussing on contemporary Taiwan in the English speaking world. It provides an unrivalled programme of advanced interdisciplinary courses on Taiwan’s politics, society and culture, film, rights and law, and languages. SOAS is the world’s leading centre for the study of Taiwan. Each year its Centre of Taiwan Studies runs a very vibrant series of academic events, film screenings, concerts and conferences that are designed to create a unique environment for the study of Taiwan.

Modules

Course Modules

Taiwan’s politics and cross-strait relations; economic development of modern Taiwan; society and culture of Taiwan; modern film from Taiwan and the Chinese diaspora; culture and society of china; culture and society of Japan; economic development of the Asia pacific region; Japanese modernity i; Japanese modernity ii.

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The Postgraduate tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year, will be published on the SOAS website once confirmed.

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