Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Programme in Asian Studies

The Master's programme in Asian Studies is a regionally-focused multidisciplinary program grounded in the Humanities and offered by the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. It is designed for students with a background in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Studies who wish to broaden their understanding of East Asia.

Programme Structure

The two-year programme combines a wide range of content courses with advanced language training. The programme consists of four semesters of full-time studies.

First Two Semesters

During the first two semesters, students take compulsory and elective courses (60 ECTS).

Third Semester

The third semester (30 ECTS) provides an opportunity for:

• Exchange studies at another university in East Asia or Europe
• Internships
• Taking elective courses offered at the Department and across Stockholm University as well as other universities or institutions of higher education in Sweden
• A combination of these three options

Fourth Semester

The fourth semester is devoted to the degree project, which entails writing a master's thesis (30 ECTS). The thesis writing and all course instructions are conducted in English.

Fields of Specialization

Fields of possible specialization of MA research projects include:

• Translation studies and linguistics
• Literature
• Visual and performative arts
• Media cultures
• Cultural heritage and modern policies

Programme Benefits

The programme prepares students for a diversity of careers in the public and private sector that require analytical thinking, deep knowledge of East Asia, and relevant language skills. The students who graduate from the programme are also eligible to proceed to third cycle education in Asian Studies.

Programme Format

With its flexible programme format, the MA in Asian Studies allows students to tailor their studies in accordance with their interests or career ambitions.