Overview

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is offered by thesis only and is not a taught course option. Please confirm with your prospective Supervisor that this option is the appropriate choice for you. This MPhil is only suitable for those with demonstrable experience and ability in independent academic research.

At the end of the MPhil programme, students will be expected to have:

Acquired, where appropriate, the ability to read, interpret and translate primary sources in Modern and/or classical Japanese

Acquired a good knowledge of the general scholarship on modern and/or classical Japanese culture(s)

Acquired an in-depth knowledge of the secondary literature relevant to the subject of their dissertation

Developed the ability to formulate original research questions and produce a well-constructed argument to answer them, in the form of an independent piece of research based on the use of primary and secondary sources

Developed independent library- and Internet-based research skills concomitant with successful completion of a Masters-level degree

All prospective MPhil applicants are advised to peruse the staff profiles on our website to familiarise themselves with the research and teaching interests of staff members. Applicants should contact potential supervisors well in advance of their application by email, and discuss the proposed MPhil dissertation topic both by email and either in person or by Skype.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

During the year, MPhil students attend various training opportunities offered by the Department in codicology, text reading, fieldwork, and other skills. They are also encouraged to attend fourth-year undergraduate lectures and Faculty seminars, where relevant.

They also attend graduate work-in-progress seminars where they have an opportunity to present their own work to their peers for feedback in a supportive environment. In consultation with their supervisor, students will also, where relevant, be encouraged to attend appropriate courses and seminars offered elsewhere in the university in subject areas related to students' research interests.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Asian studies Middle Eastern studies View 40 other Masters in Islamic Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - language attainments

Statement of interest

Research proposal

Sample of work

Tuition Fees

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37856 GBP / year

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16109 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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