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Taiwan Studies – (M.A.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,641 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
This new MA programme in Taiwan Studies is the first postgraduate degree focussing on contemporary Taiwan in the English speaking world. It provides an unrivalled programme of advanced interdisciplinary courses on Taiwan’s society, culture, politics, language and economics.
Why study Taiwan?
Taiwan occupies a critical geo-strategic position in the Asia-Pacific Region and the development of its relationship with Mainland China, as well as the countries of North East and South East Asia is already an important shaping influence on economic and political developments throughout the region. Analysis of the development experience of contemporary Taiwan serves to highlight a unique, but transferable model of economic growth, social transformation and political modernisation.
Contents
Students are required to take the equivalent of three courses + dissertation.
Students must take the compulsory course Taiwan's Politics and Cross-Strait RelationsList A, and either chose Elementary Spoken Hokkien or the equivalent of ONE course unit from List B. plus any two of the three half unit courses from
The dissertation must be related to one of the courses on List A.
Students may only take a language unit as a minor; admission to any language course and the level of that language is subject to a placement test and at the discretion of the course convener.
List A
- Taiwan's Politics and Cross-Strait Relations (full unit)
- Economic Development of Modern Taiwan (Term 2) (half unit)
- Society and Culture of Taiwan (Term 1) (half unit)
- Modern Film from Taiwan and the Chinese Diaspora (Term 2) (half unit)
List B
Anthropology and Sociology:
- Culture and Society of China
- Culture and Society of Japan
Economics:
- Economic Development of the Asia Pacific Region
History:
- Knowledge and Power in Late Imperial and Modern China
- Japanese Modernity I (half-unit term 1)
- Japanese Modernity II (half-unit term 2)
Korean Studies:
- Politics and Society of the Korean Peninsula (not running 2010/11)
Language:
- Special Course in Chinese: Elementary Spoken Hokkien (Minnanyu, Taiwanese)
- Basic Japanese I
- Basic Japanese II
- Intermediate Japanese 1
- Intermediate Japanese 2
- Advanced Japanese (Masters)
- Special Course in Chinese I
- Special Course in Chinese II
- Special Course in Chinese III
- Special Course in Chinese IV
- Special Course in Chinese: Reading Classical and Literary Chinese
Law:
- Chinese Law II: Modern Chinese Law
Literature:
- Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
Media Studies:
- Chinese Cinema and Media (half unit)
- Japanese Post-War Film Genres and the Avant-garde (half-unit term 2)
- Modern Chinese Film and Theatre (half-unit term 1)
Music:
- Pop and Politics in East Asia (half-unit term 1)
- Musical Traditions of East Asia (half-unit term 2)
Politics:
- International Politics of East Asia
- China and International Politics
- State and Society in the Chinese Political Process
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed. As an approximate comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.3 or 3.5 depending on the awarding university. If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
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Please contact:
- Registry Fees Section if you have any queries on educational loans or fees for degree courses.
- Noel Connaughton for fees information for occasional courses, certificates and diplomas.
- CEFIMS for fees information for distance learning courses.
Other Sources of Funding
Useful funding information can also be found at:
- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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