MA/MS in Asian Studies: Global Asian Studies
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands•World Rank #109
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MA/MS in Asian Studies: Global Asian Studies is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme taught at Universiteit Leiden in Leiden, Netherlands. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.
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The master's specialisation Global Asian Studies is designed for students interested in examining Asia from a regional or thematic perspective. With an expansive curriculum, this one-year master's gives you the opportunity to delve deep into your specific disciplinary area of interest within the field of Asian Studies. Explore the countries of your choice from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, including history, literature, art history, critical heritage, philosophy, religion, political economy, International Relations, sociology or anthropology. Knowledge of an Asian language is not required for this specialization.
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Universiteit Leiden awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.
The programme is taught in English.
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