Choose from a range of Masters by Research programmes in Asian Studies and related disciplines. A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Asian Studies. It is a good stepping stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.We currently offer three different MScR programmes in Asian Studies. On each programme:you will take courses in research skills and methodsyou will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 wordsyou will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisorAn MScR programme is likely to suit you if:you have a clear idea what you would like to write your dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programmeyou would like to be part of a large and supportive masters community while working independently What can I study? Masters by Research (MScR) in Chinese Full-time, one year (all students) ꟾ part-time, two years (eligibility criteria apply)The University of Edinburgh Degree Finder gives you lots of information about what topics and themes we can supervise in Chinese studies. Find out more and apply on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder Masters by Research (MScR) in Japanese Full-time, one year (all students) ꟾ part-time, two years (eligibility criteria apply)The University of Edinburgh Degree Finder gives you lots more information about what topics and themes we can supervise in Japanese studies. Find out more and apply on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder Masters by Research (MScR) in Korean Studies Full-time, one year (all students)The University of Edinburgh Degree Finder gives you lots more information about what topics and themes we can supervise in Korean studies. Find out more and apply on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder Entrance requirements, fees, funding and more... You can find out about entrance requirements, start dates, fees and scholarship opportunities for all our postgraduate programmes on the University of Edinburgh’s Degree Finder. Degree Finder links straight through to EUCLID, the online system for applying to postgraduate programmes at the University of Edinburgh. Applications to start a Masters by Research (MScR) programme in September 2025 are now open. Find out more on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Email us about Masters by Research (MScR) programmes QS World Rankings by Subject 2025 Image The University of Edinburgh is ranked 3rd in the UK and 10th in the world for the Arts & Humanities.The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings are based on research citations and the results of major global surveys of employers and academics.They are International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approved. Where to next? All postgraduate study options in Asian StudiesAll Masters by Research study options in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures This article was published on 2024-08-13
