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Sophia University
Graduate School of Global Studies
M.A. in Japanese Studies
The M.A. in Japanese Studies offers an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of historical and contemporary aspects of Japanese history, literature, religion, art history, society, and culture. Courses are organized in two categories: Arts and Culture (art history and Japanese literature) and Thought and Society (Japanese history, religion and philosophy, anthropology). For a balanced understanding and exposure to the themes, methodologies and research materials of the different disciplines, students are required to take at least four credits from each of the two categories. All students are advised to take advanced Japanese language training to facilitate use of Japanese sources in research.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's |
| Type of Degree | Master of Arts in Japanese Studies |
| Subject | - Humanities (History, Linguistics, etc.) |
| Major | Japanese Studies |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Entry Date | April 1 (Spring Entry) / September 21 (Autumn Entry) |
| Location | 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April 2006 (formerly the Graduate Program in Comparative Culture from 1979 to 2005) |
| No. of Students | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
| Tuition Fees | Please refer to the Tuition website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/tuitions/index.html |
| Additional Information | |
| Contact | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/info_Intls/index.html |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | Spring Semester: 15 students Autumn Semester: 15 students |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Application Period | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Examination Type & Date | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Admission Fee | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
As of July 12, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
