# 京都大学 大学院経済学研究科・経済学部

**Source**: http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kueac/programme/masters-degree-requirements/
**Parent**: http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kueac/

# Master’s Degree Requirements

#### For students enrolled in 2024 onwards

- - The Programme requires that students obtain a minimum of 30 credits over the duration of the two-year’s (or more) of study.
  - 10 credits or more must be taken in Core Courses (including 4.5 credits of 3 compulsory courses ).
  - 12 credits or more must be taken in Advanced Courses A.
  - An Obligatory 8 credits will be awarded for Thesis Research.

#### Note:

- - - - You must consult with your supervisor(s) about the appropriate courses you are to take.
      - For your Thesis Research to be qualified for 8 credits, it must be conducted under the supervision of your supervisor(s) throughout the duration of your study.
      - You can count the following credits as part of Advanced Courses A: (Up to 6 credits)\
        (i) courses that are not included in the Course List of this Programme but are offered at Graduate School of Economics; \
        (ii) “Common Grade Courses” excluding “Research Ethics and Integrity” and offered at other Graduate Schools of Kyoto University; (Before registering for a course, check with the Student Affairs Office to see if you are eligible for credit.)\
      - Credits taken from the same course, regardless of whether it is offered by different instructors, can be counted only once, but can be taken as surplus credits. You are allowed to take up to 20 credits from the courses offered by the same instructor (including the above 8 credits for your Thesis Research). Any credits taken beyond this limit can be taken as surplus credits.
      - Surplus credits cannot be used as part of your degree requirements.
      - In addition to the credit requirements above, you are required to write a master’s dissertation which must be approved by your supervisor(s) and defended in a final oral examination in order to complete a Master’s degree.