Overview
The Department at National University of Singapore offers MA and PhD degrees in Japanese Studies taught by faculty members trained in a wide array of disciplines including anthropology, sociology, history, political science, literature, linguistics and business.
Features
- Graduate students are provided with comprehensive guidance and training to carry out independent research in a theme of their choice, and encouraged to make best use of the available expertise by adopting an inter-disciplinary approach.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Approaches to Japanese Studies
- Sound, Grammar and Meaning
- Japanese Literature
- Visual Analysis of Japanese Popular Culture
- Ideas and Images in Japanese Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Asian studies View 7 other PhDs in Asian studies in SingaporeAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A good relevant NUS Honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (eg., a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) for admission as a MA candidate or a good relevant Masters degree for admission as a PhD candidate.
- A strong command of English (recommended minimum TOEFL score of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based).
- Japanese language proficiency necessary to do coursework and carry out research.
Tuition Fee
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International
38950 SGD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38950 SGD per year during 60 months. -
National
37000 SGD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37000 SGD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Singapore
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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