What will I learn?

The MA Japanese Studies at SOAS is the most comprehensive available anywhere in Europe.You are able to choose modules that cover Japan’s history from the pre-modern era to the present, and ranging over the social and political sciences as well as humanities. Students who take this programme come from many countries and have a wide variety of academic backgrounds.Some have already studied, or lived, in Japan and wish to broaden their knowledge or understanding. Others wish to focus their previous training on the region, while still others will come from Japan or other East Asian countries wishing to study Japan from the perspective of a different culture and academic tradition. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not a requirement of the programme. Language modules, however, are popular options.

Which department am I in?

Japan and Korea

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£25,320.00 (27,58,771) per year

Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £168 Per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.