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Launch your career at Sophia University: 96% employment rate (Sophia graduate outcomes report), supported by a strong alumni network and career services.
Graduate Program, MA, English and American Literature
Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan
# 151-200 QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
6,206 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Humanities has six programs that offer courses to foster advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in each discipline. The aim of all the programs is to develop the human potential and global outlook of the student with a solid academic...
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The School of Humanities has six programs that offer courses to foster advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in each discipline. The aim of all the programs is to develop the human potential and global outlook of the student with a solid academic basis.
While aiming to train professional researchers, the Master’s Program is open to students who wish to improve their professional skills through specialized knowledge, middle and high school teachers, and other practitioners. Classes take place in a thorough, small-group exercise format. Students admitted to the program are divided into two courses: Course A, which prepares them to enter the second semester, and Course B, which is completed in the first semester. Both courses require Methods of Literary Research I (in Japanese) and Methods of Literary Research II (in English) to acquire basic knowledge of research and thesis writing. The Doctoral Program is designed to produce highly academic teachers and researchers through a program that links research guidance (research work) by academic advisors and reading courses (coursework). Students attend specialized lectures and exercises in this course, with an emphasis on writing preliminary doctoral theses, which are prerequisites for submitting doctoral theses. The Department of English and American Literature has already awarded doctoral degrees to 25 students, a number that is outstanding in the study of humanities. Graduates of the program give lectures at universities around the country and have had a considerable impact on the university education of English language and literature.
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Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Humanities has six programs that offer courses to foster advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in each discipline. The aim of all the programs is to develop the human potential and global outlook of the student with a solid academic...
Read more
The School of Humanities has six programs that offer courses to foster advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in each discipline. The aim of all the programs is to develop the human potential and global outlook of the student with a solid academic basis.
While aiming to train professional researchers, the Master’s Program is open to students who wish to improve their professional skills through specialized knowledge, middle and high school teachers, and other practitioners. Classes take place in a thorough, small-group exercise format. Students admitted to the program are divided into two courses: Course A, which prepares them to enter the second semester, and Course B, which is completed in the first semester. Both courses require Methods of Literary Research I (in Japanese) and Methods of Literary Research II (in English) to acquire basic knowledge of research and thesis writing. The Doctoral Program is designed to produce highly academic teachers and researchers through a program that links research guidance (research work) by academic advisors and reading courses (coursework). Students attend specialized lectures and exercises in this course, with an emphasis on writing preliminary doctoral theses, which are prerequisites for submitting doctoral theses. The Department of English and American Literature has already awarded doctoral degrees to 25 students, a number that is outstanding in the study of humanities. Graduates of the program give lectures at universities around the country and have had a considerable impact on the university education of English language and literature.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Utilizing its accumulated knowledge of a broad range of subjects, the University supports the studies of its students at Yotsuya Campus in the heart of Tokyo. Sophia University comprises 9 faculties for undergraduate students. The university also offers ...
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Utilizing its accumulated knowledge of a broad range of subjects, the University supports the studies of its students at Yotsuya Campus in the heart of Tokyo. Sophia University comprises 9 faculties for undergraduate students. The university also offers English-taught program offered as collaboration between six departments.
- Faculty of Theology: The only Catholic-oriented theology faculty in Japan, the faculty holds a special place at Sophia, as the university itself was founded on the ideals of Christian education.
- Faculty of Humanities:A faculty of ”humanities” based on the search for wisdom and human dignity, consisting of seven departments, offering courses in philosophical thought, history, art, literature, language, media, information, journalism, and physical culture.
- Faculty of Human Sciences: Faculty focuses on the core idea of "the dignity of individuals," offering programs to cover theoletical as well as practical approaches to policy management, human care, and human science.
- Faculty of Law: 3 departments under this faculty look at law from different perspectives; application of law in Japan, application of law in international contexts, and in the specialized studies in environmental law.
- Faculty of Economics: Department of Economics and the Department of Management cover large areas of studies in economic, commerce, and marketing, preparing students for the today's business world.
- Faculty of Foreign Studies: The Faculty takes a multi-dimentional approach to the rich and diversified world, aiming not only to produce students strong in languages, but the individuals who can use the languages as tools for better understanding of the world
- Faculty of Global Studies: The faculty aims to foster competent individuals well equipped with knowledge and skills as "global professionals" who can contribute to the globalized world.
- Faculty of Liberal Arts: Formerly known as Faculty of Comparative Culture, the faculty offers American-style liberal arts education with programs in social sciences, humanities, international business, and the Japanese language and studies taught in English.
- Faculty of Science and Technology: Science and technology programs at Sophia aims to prepare students to tackle the complex problems facing us today, not only through the studies of science, but also by integrating the studies of the humanities and science.
- SPSF (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures): English-taught program allows students to gain in-depth knowledge in their field of specialization, while taking interdisciplinary courses on the theme of Sustainable Futures, educating them to be the kind of game changers our globalized world needs in order to steer towards a sustainable future.
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Faculty of Liberal Arts (Courses are taught in English)
Undergraduate Program, Department of English Literature
Undergraduate Program, Department of English Studies
Undergraduate Program, Department of French Literature
Undergraduate Program, Department of French Studies
Undergraduate Program, Department of German Literature
Undergraduate Program, Department of German Studies
Undergraduate Program, Department of Hispanic Studies
Undergraduate Program, Department of History
Undergraduate Program, Department of Japanese Literature
Undergraduate Program, Department of Luso-Brazilian Studies
Undergraduate Program, Department of Philosophy
Undergraduate Program, Department of Russian Studies
Business and Management (1)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Management (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Engineering and Technology (2)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Undergraduate Program, Department of Information and Communication Sciences
Life Sciences and Medicine (2)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Nursing
Undergraduate Program, Department of Psychology
Natural Sciences (2)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Materials and Life Sciences
Undergraduate Program, Green Science/Engineering (English Courses in Science and Technology)
Social Sciences and Management (10)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Economics (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Education (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Global Studies (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Undergraduate Program, Department of International Legal Studies
Undergraduate Program, Department of Journalism (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Law
Undergraduate Program, Department of Legal Studies of the Global Environment
Undergraduate Program, Department of Social Services
Undergraduate Program, Department of Sociology (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Undergraduate Program, Department of Theology
Sophia University’s graduate school provides an environment that is conducive to cross-disciplinary research while enhancing academic expertise, taking advantage of the fact that top-notch researchers are gathered on one campus across disciplines.
Theology
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Sophia University’s graduate school provides an environment that is conducive to cross-disciplinary research while enhancing academic expertise, taking advantage of the fact that top-notch researchers are gathered on one campus across disciplines.
Theology
Humanities
Applied Religious Studies
Human Sciences
Law
Economics
Languages and Linguistics
Global Studies
Science and Technology
-Mechanical Engineering Division
-Electrical and Electronics Engineering Division
-Applied Chemistry Division
-Chemistry Division
-Mathematics Division
-Physics VDivision
-Biological Science Division
-Information Science Division
-Green Science and Engineering Division (Courses are taught in English)
Global Environmental Studies
Applied Data Sciences
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Arts and Humanities (10)
Graduate Program, MA, English and American Literature
Graduate Program, MA, French Literature
Graduate Program, MA, German Literature
Graduate Program, MA, History
Graduate Program, MA, Japanese Literature
Graduate Program, MA, Linguistics
Graduate Program, MA, Philosophy
Graduate Program, PhD English and American Literature
Graduate Program, PhD Linguistics
Graduate Program, PhD Philosophy
Business and Management (4)
Graduate Degree Program of Applied Data Sciences
Graduate Program, Applied Data Sciences
Graduate Program, MA, Management
Graduate Program, PhD Management
Engineering and Technology (7)
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Electrical and Electronics Engineering Division
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Green Science and Engineering (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Information Science Division
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Green Science and Engineering (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Information Science Division
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Graduate Program, MA, Nursing
Graduate Program, MA, Psychology
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Biological Science Division
Graduate Program, PhD, Global Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Biological Science Division
Natural Sciences (8)
Graduate Program, MA, Global Environmental Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Applied Chemistry Division
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Mathematics Division
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology / Physics Division
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology/ Chemistry Division
Graduate Program, PhD, Global Environmental Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Mathematics Division
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Physics Division
Social Sciences and Management (21)
Graduate Program, MA, Area Studies
Graduate Program, MA, Cultural Interaction
Graduate Program, MA, Death and Life Studies
Graduate Program, MA, Economics
Graduate Program, MA, Education
Graduate Program, MA, Global Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, MA, International Cooperation Studies
Graduate Program, MA, International Relations
Graduate Program, MA, Journalism
Graduate Program, MA, Law
Graduate Program, MA, Social Services
Graduate Program, MA, Sociology
Graduate Program, MA, Theology
Graduate Program, PhD Area Studies
Graduate Program, PhD Death and Life Studies
Graduate Program, PhD Economics
Graduate Program, PhD Education
Graduate Program, PhD International Relations
Graduate Program, PhD Law
Graduate Program, PhD Social Services
Graduate Program, PhD Sociology
Arts and Humanities (5)
Graduate Program, PhD Cultural Interaction
Graduate Program, PhD French Literature
Graduate Program, PhD German Literature
Graduate Program, PhD History
Graduate Program, PhD Japanese Literature
Engineering and Technology (1)
Graduate Program, PhD,Science and Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (1)
Graduate Program, PhD Psychology
Natural Sciences (2)
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology / Chemistry Division
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology Applied Chemistry
Social Sciences and Management (3)
Graduate Program, PhD Journalism
Graduate Program, PhD, Systematic Theology
Juris Doctor Program (Law School)