Deze opleiding
| locatieLeiden |
| diplomama M Azië Studies (research) |
| typeregulier |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60841 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
You will be able to focus your studies on a country or region, such as China, Japan, Korea, South Asia or Southeast Asia, or on a discipline, such as politics, religion, art, or languages and literature, with the option to work with a primary language. A comparative, area studies approach to learning encourages a contextual understanding of the issues at hand. The programme not only encourages intra-Asian comparisons, but cooperates closely with the MA Middle Eastern Studies (research) programme. This cooperation is formalised, for example, through a common introductory course on Area Studies.
The courses in the first year of the programme develop your academic skills to an advanced level. In the second year, you will do research on a topic related to Asia and, where appropriate and possible, in a specific place in Asia. You may also combine this research with attending courses at another top university, here or abroad.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, project, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorial, working groupinstruction modes
Throughout the programme, you will, together with students of the MA Middle Eastern Studies (research), participate in two core courses. In addition to the core courses you will choose core elective and elective courses specific to either Asian Studies or Middle Eastern Studies. During your second year, you are expected to spend the third semester of the programme abroad doing fieldwork and/or studying at an affiliated institution.
objectives
The development of in-depth knowledge in the field, and the ability to think critically and analytically, are key goals of this programme. The Asian Studies (research) programme will introduce you to the concepts and academic approaches current in Asian Studies, including disciplines such as: linguistics, history and social siences. You will learn to use these concepts and approaches in researching and analysing source material. Your thesis work will give you the opportunity to apply these methods in your own research.
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The master in Asian Studies (research) prepares you for a wide range of careers in which knowledge of Asia and advanced conceptual, analytical and interpretative skills are essential. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in academia and in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Experience and knowledge of Asia combined with advanced analytical skills are also in demand in careers in publishing, international trade, public relations, education, development aid, or in government, international organisations and NGOs. Leiden University Asian Studies graduates often find employment in Asia itself.
Some of the occupations of our graduates include:
- Freelance writer at a magazine and online platform focussing on China
- Teacher at Leiden University
- Researcher and teaching staff member at Leiden University
- PhD candidate at Leiden University
- PhD candidate at a university in Hong Kong
- Junior underwriter at an insurance company
- Area Manager Asia at the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion
- Consular Officer at the Dutch Embassy
- Coordinator, International Relations at Mima City Hall
- Translator for the Dutch government