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Email: cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Contact the course leader: SLim4@uclan.ac.uk
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Duration:
Full-time: One year; Part-time: Two years
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Level:
Postgraduate
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Mode:
Taught
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Delivery:
Campus, Full-time
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Campus:
Preston
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Start Date:
September
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Award Type:
MA
Why study this programme?
As a dominant force in the global economy, the region also contains some of the world’s most pressing security issues. This course introduces students to a wide range of materials on the society, economy, politics and international relations of the region. It is founded in the development of critical analysis of these materials. This course is taught by staff from across UCLan’s Asia Pacific Studies team, including from the International Institute of Korean Studies, which works within a global network of influential academics, diplomats, journalists and public policy officials who work on countries around the Asia Pacific.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree at Upper Second or above. For non-native English speakers IELTS at 7.0 or equivalent.
Programme at a Glance
Compulsory
- Asia Pacific Studies Dissertation
Please note: the information provided in the MA course handbook and website is accurate at the time of first disclosure. However, module offers in each academic year remain subject to change, for reasons including, but not limited to, staff availability and student numbers.
OPTIONAL I
Minimum of three of the following modules:
- China-Japan-Korea Trilateral Relations
- Globalisation and Economic Development in the Asia Pacific
- Historical Transformation in the Asia Pacific
- Political Changes and Social Movements in the Asia Pacific
- East Asian Philosophy and Thought
- Critical East Asian Cinema Studies
- Cultural and Creative Industries in East Asia
OPTIONAL II
Three modules out of the following modules, or with the remainder from the Optional I modules:
- Explaining Inter-Korean Relations
- North Korea: History, Politics and International Relations
- North Korea: Economics and Society
- Development in Fragile States and Accountable Institutions
- Divided Nations: Disputes, Violence and Conflict
- Theory of Interpreting and Translation
- Professional Business Skills
- Diplomatic Service & International Organisations
Further Information
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT
The Asia Pacific Studies team includes scholars from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including History, Development Studies, International Relations and Gender Studies who have all published widely on the Asia Pacific area, particularly with regard to Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan.
As a student at the School of Humanities, Language and Global Studies, you will have access to a number of facilities that create an active and stimulating learning environment. Language learning facilities include two dedicated Brähler interpreting suites which provide state-of-the-art learning opportunities.
OPPORTUNITIES
The course will provide students with a comparative advantage in journalism, diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, and global business, while allowing them to develop knowledge and expertise in many facets of East Asia. This course is also designed so that on completion, the student will have studied relevant subjects and have the necessary skills for the preparation of doctoral research.
MA Scholarship for North Korean Studies and Asia Pacific Studies
Are you creative, analytical and ambitious?
The School of Humanities, Language and Global Studies is looking for talented students who are interested in our MA courses in Asia Pacific Studies or North Korean Studies. The successful applicants will receive partial tuition fee waiver. The scholarship is open to any nationality.
There are six scholarships, each worth £3,450.
Application requirements:
- A proposal for MA dissertation (500 words)
- A confirmed place on either MA Asia Pacific Studies or MA North Korean Studies at the time of scholarship application
- A good undergraduate academic performance (minimum 2:1) in any subject
Those who do not have their BA classification yet should provide their final grade upon graduation.
Applications can be made in advance of results but any award will be conditional on the above requirements being met. Please note that this is a competitive scholarship.
To apply, please send an email including the confirmation receipt of your place in the course, your 500-word proposal for the MA dissertation and the name of at least one referee, to Dr Sojin Lim (SLim4@uclan.ac.uk).
The title of the email should be “[MA Scholarship] APS/NKS (delete as appropriate) your full name”.
Application deadline: 16 February 2020
How to Apply
Our Postgraduate section has more information around applying including visiting UCLan and the support available.
If you want to continue and apply now, you can apply for many of the postgraduate UCLan courses using our Online Application System.
For other postgraduate courses you can apply directly to UCLan by downloading a Postgraduate Application Form (.pdf 190KB) please also see our Postgraduate Application Guidance Notes (.pdf 158KB).
Handbook
For detailed information about studying this course at UCLan, please see the course handbook for your year of entry:
For information on possible changes to course information, see our Important Information.
Applications
Apply now or see further information about postgraduate study and research. International students should visit our international pages.
Fees 2020/21
Full-time: £6,900 per year (UK/EU)
Part-time: £765 per 20 credits (UK/EU)
Further information:
- Tuition Fees | International Fees
- Student Finance: Overview | Contact
- Information for international students
For 2019/20 fees please refer to our fees page.
