East Asian Studies and Politics

About this course

East Asian Studies and Politics is a joint degree that brings together two disciplines with deep and growing relevance to the contemporary world. East Asia, encompassing countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and their neighbours, represents some of the most dynamic economies, complex histories, and influential cultural traditions on earth. Politics, meanwhile, trains you to analyse power, institutions, governance, and the forces that shape societies. Together, these two fields create a programme that is far greater than the sum of its parts, equipping you to think rigorously about how region-specific knowledge and political theory illuminate each other. Studying at the School of Oriental and African Studies, you will develop expertise in the languages, histories, philosophies, and contemporary affairs of East Asia alongside a grounding in political science. You will examine questions o

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 76% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 8% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 8% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →

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