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Japanese Studies MScR at the University of Edinburgh – September 2027 Entry The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
No specific funding is included. Students are generally expected to combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work, employer sponsorship, and scholarships to cover tuition fees and living costs. University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition-fee discount. Estimated living costs for 2026-2027 are £18,504 per year, or approximately £1,542 per month, in Edinburgh.
Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
The University of Edinburgh
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About this position
The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for its Japanese MScR, a postgraduate research master’s programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is offered full-time for one year or part-time for two years.
This MScR is designed for students who want to undertake an independent research project in Japanese studies. Students complete research-skills and methods training, two supervised 6,000-word research assignments, and a supervised 15,000-word dissertation. The programme can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a standalone qualification.
Research interests across Japanese and East Asian Studies include Japanese history, politics and international relations, Japanese-Chinese relations, media and politics, Japanese religion, traditional and modern Japanese literature, Japanese performing arts, the Meiji period, and empire studies. Students benefit from the University’s East Asian Studies Collection and its extensive Japanese-language print and digital resources.
Applicants normally need a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject. Required materials include a personal statement, research proposal, approximately 3,000 words of written work, academic certificates and transcripts, two references, and evidence of English proficiency. The application deadline is 30 June 2027, and there is no application fee. Part-time study is available only to applicants who do not require a Student visa. No programme-specific funding is stated, although eligible Edinburgh graduates may receive a 10% tuition-fee discount.
Funding details
No specific funding is included. Students are generally expected to combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work, employer sponsorship, and scholarships to cover tuition fees and living costs. University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition-fee discount. Estimated living costs for 2026-2027 are £18,504 per year, or approximately £1,542 per month, in Edinburgh.
What's required
Applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject. The application requires an online form, a 500-word personal statement, a research proposal, approximately 3,000 words of written work, degree certificates and academic transcripts, certified translations where applicable, and two references. Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency, such as IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, TOEFL-iBT at the stated programme thresholds, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, Oxford ELLT, Oxford Test of English Advanced, or an accepted English-taught degree or professional qualification. Applicants should have a clear proposed research topic and should review staff expertise to ensure suitable supervision. Part-time study is available only to applicants who do not require a Student visa.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Edinburgh programme application portal for the MScR Japanese option, selecting the one-year full-time or two-year part-time route and the September 2027 start date. Upload the personal statement, research proposal, written-work sample, academic documents, translations if needed, references, and English-language evidence. Review Japanese and Asian Studies staff profiles and research areas before applying; contacting the Departmental Postgraduate Research Dir
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