Program Overview
The East Asian Studies at University of Turku is a Master programme in Humanities 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 Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Turku, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asian Studies 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
- [\'Pankakoski, Paula: Place and Belonging - An Ethnography of Rural Migrant Children in Beijing\', "Hankam\xc3\xa4ki, Mikko: Supply Chains\' Environmental requirements in China in 2025: Scenario Analysis", \'Xiang, Jingbei: The Role of Chinese TV Media in Popularising Chinese Traditional Culture - In the Case of Lecture Room\', \'Wang, Yue: China\\\'s War Memory: From Victor to Victim - The Portrayal of Japanese Figures in Chinese "Anti-Japanese War" Film\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A student applying to enter the programme must have the following qualifications. These qualifications need to be adequately documented and documents certified authentic.
- A Bachelor\'s degree of at least 3 years in length from an institution that also provides doctoral degrees
- Relevant academic background, preferably minor or equivalent in East Asian studies
- Studies or skills in an East Asian language (mainly Chinese, Japanese and Korean)
- Proficiency in the English language
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-03-18
About University of Turku
University of Turku
Turku, Finland
University of Turku 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 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-12-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months