MSc by Research Korean Studies in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The Korean peninsula occupies a pivotal position in the major geopolitical shifts of the 21st century's early decades. A Master of Science by Research (MScR) in Korean Studies equips students with analytical capabilities to examine the intricate dynamics between both Koreas and broader East Asian affairs within worldwide frameworks.

This MScR program is particularly suited for those with well-defined independent research goals at the graduate level. Become part of our academic community and pursue a research initiative that includes scholarly projects culminating in a 15,000-word thesis, mentored by accomplished faculty with extensive publication records.

As part of an Asian Studies department offering distinctive interdisciplinary strengths in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian Relations, we specialize in:

contemporary Korean history
Korean cultural and social systems
political economics
urban development studies
regional security
governmental policy
political theory
global diplomacy