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66 Master's degrees in Asian Studies in United Kingdom
Contemporary Chinese Studies
The Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford is a three-term, twelve-month course offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies designed to provide high quality graduate research training with an emphasis on an appreciation of research methods and on deepening your understanding of contemporary China.

English-Chinese Interpreting with Translation
Gain the skills you need to embark on a career as a professional interpreter between English and Chinese. Become an expert in interpreting theory and gain real-world experience in the interpreting facilities with the English-Chinese Interpreting with Translation degree offered by the University of Birmingham.

History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Korean)
The History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Korean) programme from SOAS University of London is a two-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.
Asian and International History
Explore a range of topics like imperialism and empire, the Cold War, military history, cultural history, and oral history from an Asian perspective. Learn more at the Asian and International History from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Modern South Asian Studies
The Modern South Asian Studies, taught master's course, offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford. You will study this important region, with its rich history and its complex present-day societies, via an intensive language route or a non-language route, culminating in a thesis.
TESOL with Japanese
Whether you are currently a TESOL professional, or you wish to pursue this career in the future, studying this TESOL with Japanese course at York St John University will equip you to teach English in Japan. You will study alongside students from many parts of the world, who bring with them a diverse mix of educational backgrounds and experiences.

Japanese Studies (Dual Degree Programme)
The MA Japanese Studies (Dual Degree Programme) from SOAS University of London allows students to benefit from the combined resources of two of the world's leading institutions in Japanese Studies, located in two major global cities – Tokyo and London.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Korean Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Korean Studies) course from the University of Cambridge provides initial research training and, in most cases, aims to develop students' linguistic skills, methodological sophistication, as well as providing a foundation for those students wishing to continue their research at the doctoral level.
Traditional East Asia
The Traditional East Asia from the University of Oxford it will appeal to students wishing to develop an intimate knowledge of the region for academic purposes or as preparation for careers in museology, libraries, journalism, diplomacy, international banking, business, law, government service, secondary education or non-governmental organisations.
Modern South Asian Studies
The Modern South Asian Studies offered at the University of Oxford is a taught master's course, offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies. You will study this important region, with its rich history and its complex present-day societies, from a number of disciplinary and analytical perspectives, culminating in a thesis.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Middle Eastern Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Middle Eastern Studies) course from the University of Cambridge graduates will be able to work independently to design research projects and will have an in-depth knowledge of the primary sources and secondary literature in their chosen specialism.

East Asian Studies
East Asian Studies at The University of Edinburgh is distinct for its border-crossing focus, enabling you to take a transnational and comparative approach to East Asian Studies, or to concentrate on China, Japan or Korea.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Semitic Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Semitic Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of Hebrew and related Semitic languages, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent primary research work with primary sources in Hebrew.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme from Newcastle University is an opportunity for you to pursue research that you are passionate about. It combines taught elements to develop your subject knowledge and research-based elements to encourage your skills as a researcher.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Chinese Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Chinese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is an intense one-year course primarily for students who intend to go on to do a PhD.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Modern Middle Eastern Studies)
This Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Modern Middle Eastern Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Modern Middle East, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent primary research work in the Humanities or Social Sciences to a high academic standard.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Chinese Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Chinese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is a one-year programme which aims to give graduate students an opportunity to develop their analytical, research and writing skills in preparation for further academic research or entry to professions requiring such skills.
Japanese
Japanese from Birkbeck, University of London is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words.

South East and Pacific Asian Studies
The MA South East and Pacific Asian Studies from SOAS University of London provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions, and students gain competency in language skills, intercultural awareness and understanding.
Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies
During the MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies at the University of St Andrews develop an in-depth understanding of the political and security dynamics of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia.