Program Overview
The Taiwan Studies 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 Taiwan Studies 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 Taiwan 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
- ["Taiwan\'s Politics and Cross-Strait Relations", \'Economic Development of Modern Taiwan\', \'Society and Culture of Taiwan\', \'Modern Film from Taiwan and the Chinese Diaspora\', \'Culture and Society of China\', \'Culture and Society of Japan\', \'Economic Development of the Asia Pacific Region\', \'Knowledge and Power in Late Imperial and Modern China\', \'Japanese Modernity I\', \'Japanese Modernity II\', \'Politics and Society of the Korean Peninsula\', \'Special Course in Chinese: Elementary Spoken Hokkien\', \'Basic Japanese I\', \'Basic Japanese II\', \'Intermediate Japanese 1\', \'Intermediate Japanese 2\', \'Advanced Japanese (Masters)\', \'Special Course in Chinese I\', \'Special Course in Chinese II\', \'Special Course in Chinese III\', \'Special Course in Chinese IV\', \'Special Course in Chinese: Reading Classical and Literary Chinese\', \'Chinese Law II: Modern Chinese Law\', \'Modern Chinese Literature in Translation\', \'Chinese Cinema and Media (half unit)\', \'Japanese Post-War Film Genres and the Avant-garde\', \'Modern Chinese Film and Theatre\', \'Pop and Politics in East Asia\', \'Musical Traditions of East Asia\', \'International Politics of East Asia\', \'China and International Politics\', \'State and Society in the Chinese Political Process\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum upper second class honours (or equivalent).
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
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
