Japanese MSc (Res)

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.<br/><br/>An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:<br/><br/><br/>* you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme<br/><br/><br/>* you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently<br/><br/><br/>On this programme:<br/><br/><br/>* you will take courses in research skills and methods<br/><br/><br/>* you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words<br/><br/><br/>* you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor<br/><br/><br/>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: <br/><br/><br/>* history, politics and international relations<br/><br/><br/>* performing and literary arts<br/><br/><br/>We have particular strengths in:<br/><br/><br/>* Japanese performing arts, both traditional and contemporary<br/><br/><br/>* Japanese-Chinese relations<br/><br/><br/>* media and politics<br/><br/><br/>* the history of Japanese religion<br/><br/><br/>* traditional and modern Japanese literature<br/><br/><br/>* the Meiji period and empire studies<br/><br/><br/>Our East Asian Studies Collection includes one of the largest collections of East Asian digital resources in the UK and Europe.