Program Overview
The East Asian Languages and Cultures: Chinese or Japanese Language and Literature at University of Kansas is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese over 24 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 East Asian Languages and Cultures: Chinese or Japanese Language and Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asian Languages and Cultures: Chinese or Japanese Language and Literature 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
- [\'Third-year language*\', \'At least 24 credit hours taken in the department while in residence**\', "EALC 700: Introduction to East Asian Studies (If it is offered during the course of the student\'s study)", \'Students are expected to select one of the East Asian cultures for concentration and to include in their program at least two courses dealing wholly with an East Asian culture outside their concentration\', \'No more than 3 hours of directed readings in a language\', \'At least one course in the literature or thought of the country of their concentration at the 500-level or above\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- At least two years of an East Asian language*, and
- Two lecture courses dealing with East Asia.
Please note that otherwise well-qualified applicants that do not meet some of the department prerequisites may, in some cases, still be admitted with the understanding that the student will fulfill these prerequisites later, outside of the 30 hours required for the M.A. degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese
- Duration 24 months