Japanese (Research)

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.