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Master of East Asian Languages and Literatures

University of Oregon

Eugene, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Doctoral programme in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or linguistics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced subject knowledge in East Asian Languages and Literatures. Strengthen critical interpretation
creative or scholarly expression
and presentation of subject knowledge through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.

Career outcomes

Potential fields and roles include Language Services Associate
Editorial Assistant
Cultural Research Associate. Academic and research roles may require additional experience. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.

Curriculum

Specializations: Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Linguistics. Six to twelve 4-credit courses beyond the MA by track. Comprehensive exam with papers in three fields and an oral
prospectus defence (culture) or qualifying paper (linguistics)
dissertation with three departmental and one outside reader.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent recognised international degree
completed before first day of classes; proof of funds for one year for the I-20

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent recognised international degree, completed before first day of classes; proof of funds for one year for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 88 (4.5 on new scale)
Duolingo 120
IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission criteria and deadlines set by the graduate program. Complete the graduate online application. Upload transcripts from all postsecondary institutions and the program-specific supporting documents. Pay the relevant application fee unless waived. Monitor the application portal for further requirements and the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,424 USD
Application fee	$90 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Eugene
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International Cultural Service Program scholarships provide partial tuition waivers for selected new or continuing international students. Recipients must meet academic and financial criteria and perform 66-80 hours of cultural service per year.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.