SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, attracting scholars from all over the world. The Library houses over 1.2 million volumes, together with significant archival holdings, special collections and a growing network of electronic resources. Students entering the MA via SOAS will have to pay the appropriate band of fees for the MA Japanese Studies at SOAS and have to check with Sophia University about the additional cost for the second half of the MA. Students entering the MA via Sophia University will have to pay the appropriate band of fees for the MA Japanese Studies to cover their year of tuition at SOAS. This MA Japanese Studies dual degree programme is not normally fully covered by UK postgraduate loans. Please check with the organisation granting your loan before applying. Graduates from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures develop competencies in intercultural awareness, analysis and communication. Demand for specialists with advanced proficiency in the languages of China, Japan and Korea has significantly increased in recent years, and graduates with these skills are highly sought after by employers.