Master's in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS)
Goethe University Frankfurt
Program Overview
I. An interdisciplinary, research-oriented and international Master’s programme During the course of this two-year MA programme, students will become experts on modern East Asia (including Southeast Asia), its historical roots, and the economic, legal, political and social issues encountered in this dynamic region. They will also improve their language skills. Students take beginners' or advanced language classes in either Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean. This will allow them to work with original sources and texts in their term papers and the MA thesis. Along the way, they will develop their methodological and theoretical skills as they attend lectures and take electives on a range of core disciplines, including history, law, management and political sciences. This interdisciplinary, research-oriented MA programme will prepare students for doing their PhD and pursuing an academic career relating to East Asia – or for a professional career in this field, working in an international company or organisation. II. Unity in diversity The programme is taught in English and is designed to attract students from all continents. A competitive admission process ensures a uniform and high-calibre academic standard within an environment of diversity in terms of disciplines, nationalities, cultures and languages. The key admission criteria are outstanding Bachelor's degree grades and advanced academic writing skills. III. Research in dialogue: the Interdisciplinary Centre for East Asian Studies The MEAS programme is affiliated with the Goethe University's Interdisciplinary Centre for East Asian Studies (IZO). This means that students benefit from the centre's extensive expertise as well as its research activities and events.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €70,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency (C1): TOEFL Internet-based (95 or above); TOEIC (945 or above); IELTS (7.0 or above) For certificates recognised as equivalent see the MEAS Application Guidelines on our website . Proficiency in German is not a requirement for application. International students planning to learn German while in Frankfurt can find more information about learning German at Goethe University's language centre .
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The programme welcomes applications from students with a first degree in social sciences (especially law [including first state examination in law], management/economics, and political sciences), in East Asia-related humanities (Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, South-East Asian Studies) or in history or anthropology. The assessment of each applicant will consider not only the quality of their first degree, but also their ability to draft an academically sound research proposal on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme (see research proposal guidelines on the MEAS website). This proposal has to be submitted with the other application documents. The following documents are required: academic CV letter of motivation (500–600 words), including the name of a potential referee BA degree certificate and transcript of records Each applicant must submit a theoretically-based and academically sound research proposal (800 to 2000 words plus list of references) on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme. MEAS Research Proposal Guidelines can be downloaded from https://meas.uni-frankfurt.de . English language proficiency certificate (see below) language proficiency certificate for Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean (if available) APS certificate (applicants with a Bachelor's degree from China, India or Vietnam) If you are not an enrolled student of Goethe University Frankfurt: copy of the university entrance qualification (e.g. A-levels)
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 7.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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