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East Asian Economy 
and Society (EcoS)
Master of Arts (MA)
Department of East Asian Studies

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Key Data
Academic degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Duration of the programme
4 semesters, 120 ECTS credits
Language of instruction
All courses are taught in English.
Programme code
066 864
Admission Requirements
The EcoS programme is designed for 
students who already have an under -
graduate or graduate degree. We are open 
to students with very diverse disciplinary 
backgrounds. We particularly welcome 
applicants with a background in enginee-
ring, natural sciences and social sciences. 
Graduates of empirically focused East 
Asian Studies programmes and other fields 
of study are also eligible. Our working 
language is English; prior knowledge of an 
East Asian language is not required.
Applications for the next academic year 
are accepted between 1 March 
and 30 April each year. For more details on 
current admission requirements and the 
application procedure please see 
www.ecos.univie.ac.at
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Structure
• M1 (30 ECTS) East Asian Language 
(Chinese, Japanese or Korean)
• M2 (15 ECTS) East Asian Economy 
(Economic Systems and Economic 
Development)
• M3 (15 ECTS) East Asian Politics 
(Political Systems and International 
Relations)
• M4 (20 ECTS) East Asian Society 
(e.g. History, Religion, Culture, 
Governance, Regionalism)
• M5 (40 ECTS) Research Seminar, 
master‘s thesis, and Final Examination
For all details on the programme structure, 
please see the full curriculum, available at 
www.ecos.univie.ac.at.