East Asian Studies
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
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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.
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 analyze developments from a local and global perspective. Work placement and study abroad are optional.
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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
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Advanced theory of International relations | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar 1 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar 2 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Capita East Asian Studies | 5 EC | ||||||||
Work placement OR Study Period in East Asia OR third Research Seminar on East Asian Studies 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.
Onderwijs
| 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
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.
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
aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 13600
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 16000
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Please note: Would you like to start this degree programme on February 1 2023, by means of the temporary suspension of the Bachelor's-before-Master's rule? Then please contact the study advisor (under the "Contact" button) for more information.
toelatingseisen
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 application 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 application 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 application 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.
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
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). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180. If you have a VWO diploma a language test is not required.
estimated monthly costs
| 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 | |
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 |
studievereniging
Clio
Clio is the study association of International Relations and International Organization at the University of Groningen.It has around 1000 members and is one of the largest study associations in Groningen and the largest study association at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organises 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.It 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 |
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
East Asian Studies
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
International Security
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Internationale Betrekkingen (60 EC)
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
International Political Economy
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
European Politics in a Global Perspective
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Geopolitics & Connectivity
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
International Relations and International Organization
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 40 eerstejaars |
| 47% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Culture and Politics
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Global Order in Historical Perspective
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 95 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Global Conflict in the Modern Era
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 95 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Global Political Economy
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
European Union Studies
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 95 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
International Relations
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 95 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
International Relations in Historical Perspective
| star Elsevier |
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 52 eerstejaars |
| ?% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
| star Elsevier |
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 38 eerstejaars |
| ?% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
studentoordelen
| 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 |
In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
East Asian Studies aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 51 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.0 uit 5.
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The Master programme in International Relations prepares its students for professions and research careers where knowledge of international-political developments and the ability to analyse and assess complex issues and to form grounded judgements are relevant.
Alumni of the East Asian Studies track work at:
Government:
- Policy Officer Trade and Economy at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Beijing
- Trainee at the Province of North Holland (The Hague)
Business:
- Adviser Economy and Energy - E&E advies (Groningen)
- Client Executive Environment and Energy at Burson-Marsteller(Brussels)
Research and education:
- PhD candidate at the Alliance for Research on East Asia (AREA Ruhr)
- Teacher English Foreign Language - Bangkok
Potentiële beroepen
Contact
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