Master's program in area studies
Introduction
The Master's program in Area Studies of Vietnam Japan University, VNU, Hanoi has the following goals:
- Providing advanced knowledge of Area Studies (Japanese Studies including Japanese Education/Vietnamese Studies) for students based on a modern theoretical system, research methods and approaches Interdisciplinary studies are being applied in the international scientific community, especially at leading universities and research institutes in Japan and Vietnam.
- Provides comprehensive, updated and comprehensive knowledge on issues related to Japan and Vietnam (including issues in the fields of social sciences, humanities and natural sciences, mainly are geography, environmental resources, sustainable development)
- Students have the ability to survey, research and explain issues or phenomena raised in the practice of sustainable development in Japan, Vietnam and other regions using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Name of training program: Master of Area Studies
- Code of training industry: 8319001
- Degree: Master
- Graduation diploma name: Master's degree in Area Studies
- Language of instruction: Vietnamese, English, Japanese
- Duration of training: 2 years
- Location: My Dinh and Hoa Lac campuses
Significance and Objectives of Establishment
Career Opportunity
- After graduating, students are able to undertake jobs that require comprehensive and interdisciplinary research capabilities at international organizations, diplomatic agencies, government organizations and non-governmental organizations. universities and research institutes, commercial and service companies, including Japanese companies. Graduates can continue to pursue doctoral studies at leading universities in Japan and the world.
Superiority of the program
Program and Learning pathway
The curriculum consists of a total of 64 credits, including core courses in fundamental and professional knowledge, as well as elective courses in each specified field.
| Course name | Number of credits |
|---|---|
|
General knowledge |
10 |
|
Philosophy |
4 |
|
Japanese Language |
6 |
|
Fundamental and specific knowledge |
|
|
Compulsory courses |
9 |
|
Basic Sustainability Science |
3 |
|
Methodology and Informatics for Sustainable Science |
3 |
|
Theory and Methodology of Area studies |
3 |
|
Elective courses |
16/46 (56) |
|
Fundamental courses for Area Studies (elective) |
8/14 |
|
Vietnam and Japan in the World I |
2 |
|
Vietnam and Japan in the World II |
2 |
|
Vietnam in Asia |
2 |
|
Japan in Asia |
2 |
|
TJFL in Asia |
2 |
|
Academic English |
4 |
|
Specialized courses for Vietnamese Study (elective) |
16/32 |
|
Diachronic approach |
6/8 |
|
Vietnamese Language and Literature |
2 |
|
Vietnamese Culture and Religion |
2 |
|
Vietnamese History and Geography |
2 |
|
Vietnam: Tradition and Modernity |
2 |
|
Contemporary approach |
6/8 |
|
Politics and Diplomacy of Contemporary Vietnam |
2 |
|
Economy and Business Management of Contemporary Vietnam |
2 |
|
Law and Administration of Contemporary Vietnam |
2 |
|
Society and Culture of Contemporary Vietnam |
2 |
|
Special lecture |
2/10 |
|
Special Lecture on Vietnamese Study I |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Vietnamese Study II |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Vietnamese Study III |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Vietnamese Study IV |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Vietnamese Study V |
2 |
|
Integrated research seminar |
2/6 |
|
Seminar on Traditional Vietnam |
2 |
|
Seminar on Modern Vietnam |
2 |
|
Seminar on Contemporary Vietnam |
2 |
|
Specialized courses for Japanese Studies (Elective) |
16/42 |
|
Diachronic approach |
6/10 |
|
Japanese Language and Literature |
2 |
|
Japanese Thought and Religion |
2 |
|
Japanese History and Geography |
2 |
|
Japan: Tradition and Modernity |
2 |
|
Current Issues and Language Life in Japan |
2 |
|
Contemporary approach |
6/10 |
|
Politics and Diplomacy of Contemporary Japan |
2 |
|
Economy and Business Management of Contemporary Japan |
2 |
|
Law and Administration of Contemporary Japan |
2 |
|
Society and Culture of Contemporary Japan |
2 |
|
Language Policy and Language Planning in Japan |
2 |
|
Special Lectures |
2/12 |
|
Special Lecture on Japanese Studies I |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Japanese Studies II |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Japanese Studies III |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Japanese Studies IV |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Japanese Studies V |
2 |
|
Special Lecture on Japanese Studies VI |
2 |
|
Integrated research seminars |
2/10 |
|
Seminar on Traditional Japan |
2 |
|
Seminar on Modern Japan |
2 |
|
Seminar on Contemporary Japan |
2 |
|
Seminar on Japanese Language Education |
2 |
|
Seminar on Japanese Society |
2 |
|
Internship |
6 |
|
Master Thesis |
15 |
Lecturers
Scholarships and tuition assistance
See detailed information about Scholarships and Tuition Support here
Program's Activities
Typical students/ Alumni
Admissions
- Enrollment 2024
1. Admission schedule
| Target | Application deadline | Interview | Notìication of Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Admission | Both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese applicants | Apr 20 | May 04-05 | May 10 |
| 2st Admission | Both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese applicants | June 29 | Jul 13-14 | Jul 24 |
| 3st Admission | Both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese applicants | Aug 23 | Sep 14 | Sep 20 |
2. Application method
- Admission (including application review and interview)
- Direct admission
3. Interview method
Candidates for the exam can choose one of the following two interview methods: Face-to-face interview:
- Candidates come to the school’s training facility to participate in a face-to-face interview with the Board of Examiners;
- Online Interview: Candidates who, due to geographical or work conditions, cannot come for a face-to-face interview at the School can propose to the Admissions Council to allow an online interview via an Internet connection.
See Detailed VJU’s postgraduate admission 2024: Admission Information – Master’s Programs 2023
Download Application Package 2023
The related issues such as Appropriate majors, Relevant related majors, English requirements and admission quota for each Master programs, please see at Admission website: http://admission.vju.ac.vn/en/homepage/
Contact
Program Office
P.6614, 6th floor, Vietnam Japan University, Luu Huu Phuoc Street, My Dinh 1 Urban Area, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi
Program assistant:
Nguyễn Lê Thảo Vân
Tel: (+84) 24 7306 6001 (Ext: 6130)
