Social SciencesPostgraduate · Social Sciences · 📍 Tokyo, Japan
MA Asia-Pacific Studies
- Duration
- 2 years Full-time
- Next intake
- April 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- ¥1,500,000 / year
Course overview
Waseda's Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies is taught entirely in English and draws a cohort from across the region, which is most of the point of studying regional politics there.
Tracks cover international relations, development and area studies, with access to Tokyo's diplomatic and development-agency networks.
Key modules
- International Relations of the Asia-Pacific
- Development Studies
- Regional Political Economy
- Research Methods in Area Studies
- Japan in the Asia-Pacific
- Master's Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, typically a UK 2:1 or an Indian first class in a social science, humanities or related field
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
- PTE Academic: 62 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ April 2027
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Japan.
- International Relations Analyst
- Development Programme Officer
- Diplomatic Service Officer
- Regional Researcher
- Policy Adviser
Post-study work in Japan: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year. Read the Japan student visa guide.
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Waseda University
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Indicative tuition
- ¥1,600,000 / year
MA Asia-Pacific Studies: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MA Asia-Pacific Studies at Waseda University?
A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, typically a UK 2:1 or an Indian first class in a social science, humanities or related field English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does MA Asia-Pacific Studies cost?
Indicative tuition is ¥1,500,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start MA Asia-Pacific Studies?
This course has intakes in April 2027, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.