Politics of Asia
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 3 years | find out | £14270 per year | £23800 per year |
About Politics of Asia, MSc - at SOAS University of London
The SOAS MSc Politics of Asia fosters close analysis of politics in Asia - both South Asia and East Asia, with additional options covering Southeast Asia and Central Asia. How do globalization, nationalism, nuclear rivalry, and urban development affect political life in Asia?
What drives the politics of ethnicity, religion, and gender? How should we understand the specific characteristics of politics (both formal and informal) in India, Pakistan, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, as well as Indonesia, Thailand, Turkmenistan, and many other countries in the region?
See Department of Politics and International Studies
Entry requirements
Contact SOAS University of London to find course entry requirements.
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