 Welcome to the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Here at SOAS, we specialize in the cultures, histories and languages of this dynamic region. Our postgraduate programs provide exceptional opportunities for advanced study in a department with a strong research culture and collaborative links with universities in East Asia. We have master's programs in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Taiwan studies. All of our degrees offer the opportunity to learn the language and pick modules on its history, society and culture, sociolinguistics, cinema and literature. SOAS is home to the largest concentration of East Asian specialists in Europe and you'll be taught by a faculty with extensive experience and engagement with the region. We're dedicated to decolonizing the curriculum and to exploring perspectives developed beyond western constructions of knowledge. Studying at SOAS means joining a diverse community of people in the centre of London and you'll also have access to London's unrivaled selection of East Asian cultural events, food, fashion and shopping. Our graduates leave SOAS with intercultural awareness, language proficiency and the critical skills that are valued by top employers. Study at SOAS to gain the skills and cultural understanding to help you further your career.