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Contemporary Asian Studies – (M.Sc.)
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme focuses on the main regions of Asia, and the importance of the connections both within the region and between Asian societies and the rest of world, especially Europe.
Contemporary Asian Studies is an innovative programme with a broad, interdisciplinary character and comparative approach. It focuses on all the main regions of Asia, stressing the importance of looking at interconnections within the vast Asian region and between Asian societies and other parts of the world, especially Europe. The crucial importance of Asia for current and future social science theory is demonstrated throughout the programme. This programme offers courses that focus on contemporary themes as well as courses on specific regions of Asia. The courses provide training in critical approaches to the social sciences and address issues related to identity politics, migration, development, power and culture in Asia today. The programme also offers students the opportunity to design and conduct an independent field research in Asia, leading to the Master's thesis. Students wishing to conduct research on Asia from the Netherlands can also be accommodated.
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This one-year programme starts in September. It offers thematic courses that focus on contemporary developments as well as courses on specific regions of Asia. The courses provide training in new approaches to the social sciences and address issues related to identity, migration, development, power and culture in Asia today. The programme also offers a research period in Asia, leading to the thesis.
Research Project and Thesis
The research project consists of a 8-12 week period of research in Asia (15 ECTS credits) followed by the writing up of a Master's thesis (15 ECTS credits). Students wishing to do research on Asia from Amsterdam can also be accommodated. The Master's thesis must reflect a thorough understanding of the theories relevant to the thesis topic. It must also be based on original empirical research. The project is carried out by the student under the supervision of two faculty members, chosen in consultation with the student. The subject of the thesis is to be mutually agreed upon by the student and the fieldwork coordinator.
Degree requirements
The MSc in Contemporary Asian Studies is awarded upon completion of 60 ECTS credits, including all required courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis, which is based on an independent research project.
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.
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Grade average: Study results obtained in previous education should demonstrate that a student is able to attain and maintain a good to excellent level, especially in the field of Asian studies. Undergraduate studies should be completed with an overall grade average of at least a B/3.0 (American system), second class, lower division Honours degree (British system), C (ECTS system), 7.0 (Dutch system) or equivalent.
Previous education: The Master's Programme in Contemporary Asian Studies seeks students with an academic Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in social sciences, humanities or economics. Applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of Asian studies of at least (an equivalent of) 24 ECTS credits earned during previous study. Applicants are also expected to have sufficient knowledge of social sciences in general evidenced by the completion of at least (an equivalent of) 10 ECTS credits during previous study. For more up-to-date information on application and admission please visit out website.
Language test: All non-native speakers of English (including Dutch students) applying to one of the English-taught programmes offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. Applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements. Inability to do so will prevent enrolment. For more up-to-date information, please visit our website.
Additional subject: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of social sciences research methodology reflected by the completion of at least (an equivalent of) 10 ECTS credits during previous study.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 232
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 232 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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