Program Overview
The Art and Archaeology of East Asia at SOAS University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art and Archaeology of East Asia programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Archaeology of East Asia programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Curating Cultures
- Art and Archaeology of the Silk Road
- Arts of Koryo and Chosen Korea
- Shogunal Iconography in the Edo Period
- Tibetan Buddhist Monuments in Context
- Visual Arts of Dynastic China (to 1800)
- Musical Traditions of East Asia
- Religious Practice in Japan: Texts, Rituals and Believers
- The Buddhist Conquest of Central Asia
- Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
- China and Asia
- Modern Chinese Film and Theatre
- Modern Film from Taiwan and the Chinese Diaspora
- Traditional Chinese Language and Literature
- Japanese Post-War Film Genres and the Avant-Garde
- Japanese Television since 1953
- Japanese Transnational Cinema: From Kurosawa to Asia Extreme and Studio Ghibli
- Topics in Modern Korean History
- Topics in the History of Traditional Korea
- Trajectories of Modernity in 20th Century Korean Literature
- Trajectories of Modernity in 20th Century Korean Literature (Masters)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal qualification for admission to the MA programme is an upper second class honours degree. Other qualifications, however, may be acceptable and the Department welcomes mature students.
It is possible to include an element of language training within the MA programme by taking an Asian or African language as one of the two minor courses. This option may be particularly desirable for those intending to progress to the PhD, who do not already have the necessary language skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180