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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.
The MA Asia Pacific Studies programme, provides you with the opportunity to work for the UN organisations as an intern.We also provide various activities which can develop the skills required for career development as a junior expert in Asia Pacific Studies. During your studies as MA Asia Pacific Studies student, you can take basic, intermediate and advanced language classes in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Please visit our Applied Languages webpage for more details.
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
OPTIONAL II
Minimum of three of the following 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 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.
scholarship opportunity
The Asia Pacific Institute in the School of Language & Global Studies is looking for talented students who are interested in our MA Asia Pacific Studies course. The successful applicant will receive a full tuition fee waiver.
Find out more about the scholarship here
To apply, please send an email including your undergraduate transcript (or predicted grade from appropriate referee), your 500-word plan 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 your full name”.
Application deadline: 8 July 2019
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.
