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MA Japanese Applied Linguistics

Waseda University

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
¥1,400,000 / year
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Course overview

Waseda's graduate school of Japanese applied linguistics prepares language teachers and researchers, combining second-language acquisition theory with supervised classroom practice.

Demand for qualified Japanese-language teachers continues to grow across Asia, and the degree is also a recognised route into curriculum design, testing and educational publishing.

Key modules

  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Japanese Grammar and Pedagogy
  • Classroom Discourse Analysis
  • Language Assessment and Testing
  • Teaching Practicum
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in linguistics, education, Japanese studies or a related field, with Japanese-language proficiency at approximately JLPT N1 for the Japanese-medium track.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
  • PTE Academic: 58 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.

  • 🗓️ September 2026
  • 🗓️ April 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Japan.

  • Japanese Language Teacher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Language Assessment Specialist
  • Educational Publisher
  • Doctoral Researcher

Post-study work in Japan: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year. Read the Japan student visa guide.

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MA Japanese Applied Linguistics: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MA Japanese Applied Linguistics at Waseda University?

A bachelor's degree in linguistics, education, Japanese studies or a related field, with Japanese-language proficiency at approximately JLPT N1 for the Japanese-medium track. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; PTE Academic 58 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does MA Japanese Applied Linguistics cost?

Indicative tuition is ¥1,400,000 / 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 Japanese Applied Linguistics?

This course has intakes in September 2026, April 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.