Doshisha Women's College Of Liberal Arts
Master in International Social System Studies
Kyoto, Japan
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
Japanese
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in International Social System Studies trains students to address global social challenges arising from cultural, historical, and political differences. Rooted in internationalism and liberal arts, it emphasizes international cooperation, international organizations, international exchange and society, contemporary society and culture, and contemporary society and children. The programme develops leadership, research, and practical skills for harmonious coexistence and global engagement.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue career opportunities in international organizations, NGOs, multinational enterprises, media and journalism, local government, international divisions of businesses, education and research, and primary and secondary schools. Roles include policy analyst, program manager, educator, researcher, and public affairs specialist.
Today's globalizing society faces many problems arising from interactions between people of different historical, cultural, and political backgrounds. As a program that represents the college's founding spirit of Internationalism, we aim to cultivate professionals and researchers who can take leadership in tackling issues in international society.
Seeking ways for harmonious coexistence and cultivating women who can contribute to global society
In search of ways to achieve harmonious coexistence, the biggest goal of international society, we undertake education and research in four sectors:
a. International cooperation and international organizations
b. International exchange and society
c. Contemporary society and cultured
d. Contemporary society and children
Career options in various fields in international society, including multinational enterprises and international research organizations
Extensive knowledge in international society and international organizations enhances students' capacity to understand and solve international issues. Graduates of this program go on to careers in international organizations and NGOs or education and research, as well as in multinational enterprises, media and journalism, local government, international sections of business enterprises, and primary and secondary schools. The opportunities are truly limitless.
