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368 Master's degrees in Asian Studies
Asian Studies (research)
The Asian Studies (research) MA programme gives you access to Leiden University's leading expertise in the countries of Asia from their politics and literature to their languages.
Asian History
Seoul National University's Asian History master program offers an insightful exploration of the diverse and fascinating history of Asia. Study ancient civilizations, dynastic periods, and modern transformations to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Japanese Studies
The Japanese Studies from the University of Oxford is a two-year programme offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies that combines intensive language courses, three courses about Japan, research methods courses and a dissertation. Native speakers of Japanese take two additional courses about Japan.
Chinese Studies
In the Chinese Studies from Leipzig University master’s programme, you will focus on research into China’s language, culture, society and history. In doing so, you will expand on the knowledge, abilities and language skills you gained during your bachelor’s programme.
Asian Languages and Civilizations - Chinese
The Asian Languages and Civilizations - Chinese MA program from Arizona State University provides our scholars with the chance to deepen their academic and societal understanding of China while continuing to study in depth, the language.
Chinese Economy and Finance
Are you interested in an international career in or involving China? We offer a master degree in Chinese Economy and Finance at University of Groningen. Study in Groningen and Shanghai and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, language and culture.

History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Korean)
The History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Korean) programme from SOAS University of London is a two-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.
East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies MA program from New York University is designed for students who seek specialized and individualized enhancement of their undergraduate education.
Modern South Asian Studies
The Modern South Asian Studies, taught master's course, offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford. You will study this important region, with its rich history and its complex present-day societies, via an intensive language route or a non-language route, culminating in a thesis.

Japanese Studies
The Japanese Studies programme from Newcastle University is an opportunity for you to pursue research that you are passionate about. It combines taught elements to develop your subject knowledge and research-based elements to encourage your skills as a researcher.
International Studies - China Studies
The International Studies - China Studies program at the University of Washington offers students the opportunity to develop a substantial understanding of Chinese culture, history, society, and contemporary issues.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Korean Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Korean Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is a specially designed one-year graduate seminar and research course with substantial taught elements for students who want to deepen their undergraduate education and/or prepare for a PhD in Korean Studies.

Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
This Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) MA programme from University of Nottingham will ensure you are well prepared with professional knowledge and skills to work in differing international educational settings or business contexts.
East Asian Languages and Literatures
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) from The Ohio State University offers the MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures.
Japanese Pedagogy
The MA in Japanese Pedagogy at Columbia University provides students with theories and practices essential for a qualified instructor of Japanese at the college or pre-college level.
International Studies (Asian Studies)
The International Studies (Asian Studies) at De La Salle University offers a comprehensive knowledge of International Relations with a more specific focus on East and Southeast Asia.

Korean Studies and Intensive Language
The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language at SOAS University of London is designed to provide Intensive Language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Korean Studies.

Japanese
Gain skills to do business with Japanese people and multinational companies with the Japanese course from University of Canterbury.
Asian Studies
UBC's Asian Studies Department is the flagship Asian Studies department in Canada and is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in North America. The University of British Columbia awards a thesis-based MA in Asian Studies to students working in a variety of regions and disciplines.

Global Diplomacy - South Asia (Online)
The Global Diplomacy - South Asia (Online) programme from SOAS University of London will deepen your understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice with a regional focus on South Asia and Afghanistan.