Master's Degree in East Asian Studies

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Humanities (except languages), not elsewhere classified (0229)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will have an in-depth knowledge of the current state and evolution of the most relevant aspects of the history and culture, society, schools of thought, economy, politics and judicial system of East Asia. More specifically, they will have a solid understanding of and know how to critically analyse the problems of Asian culture with a focus on their relation to the reality of today’s world. Graduates will be able to analyse social changes, the role of women, countercultural forms, and antinuclear movements in East Asia. Moreover, they will be capable of contextualising the instrumental and sectorial actions of economic policy. They will also be able to identify the most recent historiographic tendencies and/or artistic developments from an intercultural perspective. Finally, graduates will understand and be able to analyse the changes in East Asian societies that have an impact on the environment.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Estudios de Asia Oriental

Qualification requirements

63 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation

Admission information

Access to Master’s Degree programmes is granted to holders of:
A.1. A Spanish official university degree.
A.2. A degree issued by a Higher Education institution from another European Higher Education Area Member State which allows access to Master Degree’s programmes in that State.
A.3. A degree from a non-EHEA education system, upon verification by the Spanish University that the aforementioned degree accredits an equivalent education level to that of a Spanish university degree and allows access to postgraduate programmes in the issuing country.
A.4. A Spanish Bachelor in Advanced Artistic Education.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.

Specific admission requirements

Applicants must have an English B1 level or higher, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students interested in the specialisation in Japanese Language, Literature and Culture must have a Japanese A2 level or similar.; Students interested in the specialisation in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture must have a Chinese A2 level or similar.

Grading scale
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4,9: «suspenso»; 5-6,9: «aprobado»; 7-8,9: «notable»; 9-10: «sobresaliente». A special mention, «Matrícula de Honor» may be granted to up to 5% of the students in a group provided they have got a «sobresaliente». To pass a module/course is necessary to get at least 5 points.
In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where appropriate, the word «Apto».

UGR Examination Regulations
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More info on academic regulations at: 

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