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The M.A. Asian Studies provides a global academic context for understanding the rise of East Asia from within and without, and equips graduates with a unique set of abilities to engage the cultural, historic, economic and political fabric of the region. Bringing together students from across the European Union, Asia and the world, the M.A. Asian Studies provides a collaborative space that appreciates the significance of Asia in our contemporary world.Placed in Ireland, an outward looking, culturally diverse nation, and the last English-speaking country in the European Union, the programme equips graduates from Asia with the capacity to understand and effectively assess the rise of Asia in a global context. The multidisciplinary approach of the programme equips graduates from Europe and outside Asia with an unparalleled ability to navigate the multi-faceted challenges of the “Asian century”.The combination of content modules together with language training taught by our diverse and international specialists, prepares our graduate students for promising careers in international organizations, think tanks or multinational companies engaged with Asia in a variety of ways.The M.A. Asian Studies is steeped in the National University of Ireland UCC’s tradition of excellence in teaching and learning in higher education. It offers a range of taught modules in Asian Studies across several disciplines – including politics, history, economics, business, culture, religion, literature and linguistics – with further options including up to 20 credits of optional language study (Chinese, Korean, Japanese); up to 10 optional credits of relevant undergraduate modules and an option to spend a further study period in Asia. The course is designed to meet the different needs of a range of graduates with diverse interests in Asian Studies, Cultural Studies and International Relations. This course also serves as a preparatory course for students wishing to undertake a Ph.D. programme in Asian Studies.
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