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Postgraduate · Social Sciences · 📍 Tokyo, Japan

MA Asia-Pacific Studies

Waseda University

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, we advise on those free of charge.

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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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 free of charge.

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 completely free.

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.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay 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 free 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.