Graduate School of the Humanities

Major in Japanese Language and Literature (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in English (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Philosophy (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in History (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Geography (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Sociology (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Psychology (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)

The student can choose one of seven areas of intensive study designed with an interdisciplinary approach in mind.

The purpose of Graduate School of the Humanities

The goal of the Graduate School of Humanities is to train researchers with highly creative research and development abilities, who will become the core of a variety of research institutions in the production industries or public institution fields, and of educational institutions, university teaching staff with confident research and educational capabilities, professionals with a high level of specialized knowledge, and intellectuals who can support our knowledge-based society in a variety of ways.

Admission policy

In the Graduate School of Humanities (Master’s Program), there are 7 majors which focus on the fields of humanities and social sciences, and we aim to find the answer to the question “What is human?” from multiple angles. We are looking for individuals who possess extensive knowledge, a rich variety of emotions, sharp powers of reasoning and fundamental academic skills, which are all necessary to achieve this aim, and also, by using these attributes as a foundation, gain specialized knowledge, and become researchers or contribute to society as highly skilled professionals.
In the Graduate School of Humanities (Doctoral Program), there are 7 majors which focus on the fields of humanities and social sciences, and we aim to find the answer to the question “What is human?” from multiple angles. We are looking for individuals who wish to utilize their extensive knowledge, rich variety of emotions, sharp powers of reasoning and specialized knowledge, which are all necessary to achieve this aim, as a foundation to contribute proactively on the forefront of the academic world as researchers, or to utilize their specialized knowledge and ability to contribute to society as highly skilled professionals.

Major in Japanese Language and Literature

The Japanese language and literature major was inaugurated in 1971, and has produced many graduates since then. As of 2013, lectures and seminars for this major were taught by 19 staff members.

Courses on Ancient Japanese, Medieval Japanese, Early Modern Japanese, and Modern Japanese are offered, while the courses in Japanese literature cover the Ancient, Chuko, Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern periods. Lectures in classical Chinese literature, creative writing and literary culture give students additional and unique perspectives on Japanese literature. After graduation from the School, a wide range of career options are open. Some graduates who have completed the master's program begin their careers teaching in high schools and preparat