Programme structure
NB! The programme structure below is new as of Autumn 2017. Students that were admitted before Autumn 2017, should refer to the old programme structure.
The course of study consists of a total of 120 credits that are distributed in the following manner:
- Compulsory courses, 40 credits
- Elective courses, 20 credits
- One out of four 60 credits "packages" in the 3rd and 4th semester
Recommended order of the course of study
| 4. semester |
EAST4591 – Master's Thesis in East Asian Culture and History (discontinued) or |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester |
EAST4010 – Research Methodology in East Asian Studies (discontinued) and EAST4610 – Voices from East Asia: How to Communicate Research Results or EAST4110 – Readings in East Asian Culture and History or |
|||
| 2. semester | EAST4530 – Topics in East Asian Culture and History (discontinued) | Elective course | Elective course | |
| 1. semester | EAST4510 – Multiple Modernities in East Asia: Approaches to the Study of Culture and History (discontinued) | Compulsory course according to language of specialization | ||
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | ||
Compulsory courses
- EAST4510 – Multiple Modernities in East Asia: Approaches to the Study of Culture and History (discontinued)
- EAST4530 – Topics in East Asian Culture and History (discontinued)
In addition to this, you should choose one of the following courses according to your language of specialization:
- JAP4520 – Traditional Culture in Modern Japan (discontinued)
- KIN4520 – Recent Developments in Chinese Society
- KOR4520 – South Korea: Society and Politics
- REL4270 – Tibetan Literary Culture (discontinued)
Elective courses
Available for all students in East Asian Culture and History:
- EAL4020 – Topics in the History of East Asian Languages (discontinued)
- EAST4010 – Research Methodology in East Asian Studies (discontinued)
- EAST4110 – Readings in East Asian Culture and History
- EAST4504 – Religious Traditions in East Asia
- EAST4520 – Topics in East Asian Societies and Politics (discontinued)
- EAST4610 – Voices from East Asia: How to Communicate Research Results
- KIN4111 – Classical Chinese (discontinued)
Available for students with qualifications in Chinese:
- KIN4530 – Topics in Chinese Ideas and Ideologies (discontinued)
- KIN4540 – Topics in Chinese Society and Politics 2
- KIN4111 – Classical Chinese (discontinued)
Available for students with qualifications in Japanese:
- JAP4110 – Classical Japanese
- JAP4320 – Modern Japan Through Novels
- JAP4530 – Topics in Japanese Society and Politics
- KIN4111 – Classical Chinese (discontinued)
With approval from your supervisor it is possible to apply for recognition of 30 credits taken in other relevant subjects. Contact the student advisor for more information.
Master's thesis and courses preparing the student for thesis work
During your 3rd and 4th semester, you should choose one of the following options:
Option 1:
- EAST4010 – Research Methodology in East Asian Studies (discontinued)
- EAST4610 – Voices from East Asia: How to Communicate Research Results or EAST4110 – Readings in East Asian Culture and History
- EAST4593 – Master's Thesis in East Asian Culture and History
Option 2:
- AMS4900 – International Project Term in Asia and the Middle East
- EAST4593 – Master's Thesis in East Asian Culture and History
Option 3:
Option 4:
Practical information for Master students at IKOS
On the department's web site you will find important information and relevant links for Master students at IKOS, especially concerning the Master's thesis.
Diploma and degree
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.