East Asian Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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East Asia is booming. Or is it? How have some East Asian countries achieved such economic growth and global prominence in so little time? What are the global implications of the rise of East Asia?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60734
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
East Asia is the foremost dynamic region in the world. This Master's track is organized around the achievements, opportunities and challenges facing East Asia. Taught by international staff affiliated with the Centre for East Asian Studies Groningen this International Relations Master's programme focuses on the political economy and international relations of China, Japan and Korea.
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The track takes a multidisciplinary approach. Lectures and seminars are taught by experts in international relations, history, economy or law. You will gain knowledge on the top-three economies in East Asia and develop oral, writing and research skills to analyse developments from a local and global perspective. Work placement and study abroad are optional.



					

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East Asian Studies

Waarom aan de RUG?

A unique International Relations Master's track on the politics and economy of contemporary East Asia
A multi-disciplinary approach towards developments in contemporary China, Japan and Korea
Options to study or gain hands-on experience in East Asia
Further opportunities to focus on Hong Kong, Taiwan or emerging countries such as Mongolia

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouw

See description programme first year above

Examples of optional Research Seminars East Asian Studies are 'Multinational Corporations' and 'Europe and China', The topics of the optional research seminars differ every year, so these are merely examples.

	1	2	3
	periode
Advanced theory of International relations	5 EC
Research Seminar: History, Culture and Politics of East Asia (starting September) OR Research Seminar: The Rise of East Asia: global versus local developments (starting February) (10 EC)	10 EC
Research Seminar 2 (IR) keuzevak	10 EC
Capita East Asian Studies		5 EC
Work placement OR Study Period in East Asia OR Research Seminar: The Rise of East Asia (February-June) OR Research Seminar: History, Culture and Politics of East Asia (September-January) keuzevak			10 EC
Thesis on East Asian Studies afstuderen			20 EC

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

A placement is a recognised component of this Master's track.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

study abroad

Studying abroad is possible through:
A Master placement (10 EC, approx. 2 months): There are attractive opportunities for students to conduct a placement in China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, but also other countries. Students can propose a work placement, for instance in a private sector company, international organization, embassy or NGO related to, or situated in East Asia.

A semester abroad (limited places): The University of Groningen has study centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Osaka and offers multi-faculty exchange programmes with various partner universities in China, Korea and Japan. For a limited number of students, it is possible to study a semester abroad, during which time you write your thesis and you select courses for 10 EC.

Those students not opting for studying or a placement abroad choose one of the two elective research seminars on East Asia at the University of Groningen.

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

The Master's Honours Programme is developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.

It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 november 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2143 (€1072 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelatingseisen

taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Language Centre English Test (LCET) level C1 (B2 for no more than two components). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180. If you have a VWO diploma a language test is not required.

vooropleiding
University of Groningen:
Students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in European Languages and Cultures (Profile Politics and Society) who started in 2016 or later have direct access through the IR Admissions Board. Please use this step-by-step guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA
For students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in American Studies, Communication and Information Studies, History, International and European Law, International Business, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Minorities and Multilingualism, Psychology and Sociology a standard Pre-Master programme applies. Please use this step-by-step guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA

Other universities and degree programmes:
Students with either a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (including - but not limited to - Economics, Political Science, Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Geography), or an internationally oriented Bachelor's degree such as International Relations, Regional Studies, European/International Law, or (Modern) History can submit an application to the IR Admissions Board. Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA

After you complete your application, the IR Admissions Board will assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, and will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades you have obtained.

The Admissions Board will then determine whether:

direct admission is possible
a student has to complete the pre-Master's programme first: http://www.rug.nl/let/premaster-IR
a student cannot be admitted

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	303	kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1171	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

214	studenten volgen deze opleiding
48%	daarvan is vrouw
40	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
48%	daarvan is vrouw
29331	studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

Clio

Clio is the Study Association of International Relations & International Organization at the University of Groningen. Clio has 1200 members and is one of the largest students' associations in Groningen, and the largest students' organization at a Dutch faculty of Arts.
Clio has 1100 members and is one of the largest students' associations in Groningen, and the largest students' organization at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organizes numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.

Mitrany

Mitrany is the Alumni Network for all graduated students of International Relations and International Organization.
Mitrany was established in February 2013 in order to facilitate the contact between alumni and the Department of IRIO. Mitrany offers events tailored to graduated IRIO students concerning career paths and connects graduated IRIO students to its alumni network.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216	studenten studerend
31914	studenten woonachtig
€ 303	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Roy de Vries
Esmée Bloemendal

Roy de Vries

I became fascinated with East Asia

Whilst studying for my Bachelor's degree in History, I became intrigued by the Minor in Modern Japan. It started with an introduction to Non-Western Studies. The further we got into the Minor, the more we learnt about East Asia and Japan and the more these took centre stage. Japan's international relations with the West, the ASEAN+3 and the rest of the world was a subject I particularly wanted to delve into.I became fascinated with East Asia and curious about the other disciplines that study this region...

The track thus provides the deeper meaning and intellectual challenge that I need. In addition, the students and lecturers get on well and go out for a drink every now and again. This is not just fun but is also a good occasion to exchange ideas and knowledge. The lecturers have a large network, which offers many opportunities. Thanks to these connections, I am going to study at the Osaka University of Japan for four months. But the track also offers opportunities for study in China, Korea, even Mongolia!

lees verder ...

Esmée Bloemendal

"The courses are challenging, but at the same time give you the opportunity to delve deeper into your topic of interest."

The Master International Relations offers six different tracks, and I chose East Asian Studies. This means that my Master is focused on International Relations in East Asia, but also that we look at East Asia from an Asian perspective instead of a Western perspective. I find it very interesting and I am enthusiastic about my Master: it is challenging and it forces you to look critically toward your own perspective. We examine East Asia from various angles: the historical, economical, political and social aspects that make this region so unique are all highlighted...

Also, the courses are a preparation for your thesis, which I find really helpful.
Within the Master’s programme, there is a lot of freedom of choice: in the second semester we have the option to study abroad in East Asia, to do an internship or to follow another research seminar. You are supposed to work hard for the Master: besides taking part in the intensive classes, it takes a lot of time to prepare the seminars and study the theories of International Relations as well. Nonetheless, I do not find the study load is too heavy: due to good time management it is possible to do something extra besides the study.I have chosen for the University of Groningen because their Master’s programme allows me to expand my knowledge about the Asian region in general, in addition to my knowledge about China. Also, I am really interested in International Relations, so for me this programme brings together the best of both worlds. I am originally not from Groningen, but I feel at home here. It is a friendly, cozy city, “gezellig” as we call it in Dutch. The city centre is small, which allows you to bike around and get to know the city very easily. I am very happy to study here, and I would definitely recommend the Master if you are interested in International Relations and East Asia!

lees verder ...

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Studievergelijker

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1/15 RUG
East Asian Studies

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

40 eerstejaars

47% vrouw

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	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	4.0	4.0
inhoud	3.8	3.9
docenten	3.9	3.9
studiefaciliteiten	3.7	3.6
studielast	3.3	3.3
studiebegeleiding	3.5	3.5

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East Asian Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding

Waarom aan de RUG?

Studieprogramma

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

Onderwijs

study guidance

study abroad

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

toelatingseisen

estimated monthly costs

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

studievereniging

Clio

Mitrany

Op kamers in Groningen

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Roy de Vries

I became fascinated with East Asia

Esmée Bloemendal

"The courses are challenging, but at the same time give you the opportunity to delve deeper into your topic of interest."

Keuzehulp

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