MA (Asian Studies)

Overview

The MA (Asian Studies) may be taken full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 or 36 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students are required to take 90 credits; Part I comprising 60 credits of taught modules and Part II comprising 30 credits (Dissertation).

Full time (12 months)

Students take 60 credits, normally delivered in Semesters 1 and 2 (September to April), and complete the 30-credit dissertation in Semester 3 (May-September).

Part time (24 months)

In Year 1 students take 25-40 credits in Semesters 1 and/or 2. In Year 2 students take the remaining taught credits required (up to 35 credits in Semesters 1 and/or 2). In Year 2 students also undertake the 30 credit dissertation in Semesters 2 and 3.

Part time (36 months)

In Year 1 students take 15-30 credits in Semesters 1 and/or 2. In Year 2 students take 15-30 credits in Semesters 1 and/or 2. In Year 3 students take any remaining credits required in taught courses (up to 30 credits) in Semesters 1 and/or 2, and complete the 30 credit dissertation over the course of this final year.

Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Studies (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Candidates who pass at least 60 credits of taught modules may elect to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Studies.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements