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. Each of our programmes is a good stepping stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.As a Masters by Research student, you will be part of a wider masters community while specialising in what most interests you right from the beginning of the programme. This is how it is different to a taught Masters (MSc). What can I study? MSc by Research in Chinese Full-time, one year (all students) ꟾ part-time, two years (eligibility criteria apply) Join our community and complete a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor. You will also complete a range of shorter research assignments over two semesters, and receive training in research skills and methods. The University of Edinburgh Degree Finder gives you lots more information about what topics and themes we can supervise in Chinese studies. Find out more and apply on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder MSc by Research in Japanese Full-time, one year (all students) ꟾ part-time, two years (eligibility criteria apply) Join our community and complete a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor. You will also complete a range of shorter research assignments over two semesters, and receive training in research skills and methods. 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 MSc by Research in Korean Studies Full-time, one year (all students) Join our community and complete a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor. You will also complete a range of shorter research assignments over two semesters, and receive training in research skills and methods. 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 Masters by Research 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 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 degrees Where to next?Take me to all postgraduate study options in Asian StudiesTake me to all Masters by Research study options in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures This article was published on 2024-08-13
