Frequently asked questions

• The entire School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Major in Economics and Management (EM)
• Global Studies (GS) Major

The entire School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Q. Are there seminars from the first year?
  A. The EM major starts in the fall semester of the second year, but there are also small-scale, interactive classes and classes similar to seminars in the first year. The GS major starts in the first year.
• Q. Is studying abroad required?
  A. It is not required, but we do provide opportunities for students who wish to study abroad. EM majors can study long-term at LSE in London or SIM in Singapore, or short-term at LSE Summer School. GS majors are recommended to study abroad for six months or one year in their third year. Please refer to the study abroad programs at the School of School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Musashi University 's overseas Partner institutions.
• Q. Why are tuition fees higher than other faculties?
  A. The number of students per faculty member is smaller than in other faculties, allowing us to provide more comprehensive small-group support in English both inside and outside the classroom.
• Q: What is the external English proficiency test score required for admission to School of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
  A. Using the CEFR for English qualifications and certification exams as an example, it is desirable to have English proficiency of around B1 to B2 (please check the individual Application guideline for details). In addition, to take the PDP in the EM major, you will need to achieve an IELTS ^™ score of 5.5 (5.0 in each category) or higher by September of your enrollment.

Major in Economics and Management (EM)

• About the program
• Mathematics entrance exam for the EM major
• Costs and Scholarships
• Career and employment information
• Others

About the program

• Q. What are the benefits of a parallel degree program?
  A. [Benefits of IFP and BSc from the University of London]
  ■There are many compulsory subjects, and the courses are built up in a systematic way.
  →Learning in specialized fields is accumulated.
  ■These are globally common subjects and examinations (standard content).
  → Your academic transcript will be recognized worldwide, giving you more opportunities to succeed on the world stage.
  ■The quality of course content is controlled by University College London and LSE.
  →Classes will be taught in English by our faculty members in accordance with the course outline provided by University of London/LSE.
  
  [Benefits of studying at Musashi University]
  ■Classes are held in small classes of around 20 to 50 students.
  → You will receive thorough instruction, so you will be able to understand the content with confidence.
  ■You can also take other classes at Musashi University.
  →You will also take seminars that are unique to "Seminar Musashi."
  
• Q. What is the difference between a joint degree and a double degree?
  A. In the case of a joint degree, a joint program is offered between the partner universities, and upon completion of the program, multiple universities jointly offer a single degree. Therefore, it is not possible to obtain two degrees.
  In the case of a double degree, a joint program is established between partner universities, and students study at each university, and each university recognizes the credits of the subjects they have studied as graduation credits, allowing them to obtain two degrees. Therefore, even if you receive a degree from an overseas university, not all of the subjects are the same as those taken by local students.
  In the case of Musashi University 's Parallel Degree, the internationally renowned University of London programme is offered at Musashi University, so the bachelor's degree from the University of London is recognised around the world.
• Q. The University of London is made up of multiple colleges. From which colleges do you offer your programs?
  A. Each college has a lead college that is responsible for course content and examinations, and for BSc classes at Musashi University, the lead college is the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
• Q. What kind of program is the BSc Programme at the University of London?
  A. It is a global program with over 54,000 students from over 180 countries. Alumni are active in a variety of fields, including Nobel Prize winners and government ministers and bureaucrats.
• Q. Are there opportunities to study at local colleges in London?
  A. For students who have achieved an IELTS™ score of 7.0 or higher and have excellent grades, there is a system called "The General Course" that allows them to study at LSE from September of their third year to May of the following year. For example, if you are considering going on to a graduate school abroad, studying abroad will increase your chances of "obtaining a professor's recommendation letter." In addition, students with excellent grades can participate in the short-term Summer School held at LSE in August of their third year.
  
  LSE Summer School Experience
  LSE website "The General Course"
• Q. Is studying abroad required?
  A. It is not mandatory, but students who wish to do so can study long-term at LSE in London or SIM in Singapore, or short-term at the LSE Summer School.

Entrance examination for the Economics and Business Administration (EM) major (Mathematics)

• Q. How is mathematics handled in the entrance exam for the Economics and Business Management (EM) major?
  A. It is well known that mathematical tools are necessary for studying economics as an academic discipline. However, a solid foundation in mathematics is particularly essential for taking courses at the University of London, which are academically supervised by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). However, by "solid foundation in mathematics," I mean understanding the various topics taught in high school textbooks, and not necessarily being able to solve difficult mathematics problems in entrance exams. Based on this understanding, our general entrance exams, including University wide examination (2/2), University wide examination with International foreign language scores (2/2), and Specific faculty examination (2/4), require a basic mathematics test. On the other hand, Specific faculty examination (2/7) exam is a language-focused program that does not require a basic mathematics test. For students with concerns about mathematics, including those admitted through the language-focused program, we offer support, such as a high-school mathematics review program, to help them smoothly transition into the PDP.
• Q. Regarding Basic mathematics of the general entrance examination at our university
  A. Please see Trends and countermeasures for Basic mathematics.
• Q. Regarding the mathematics The Common Test for University Admissions method
  A. "Mathematics I and Mathematics A" are required.
• Q. I would like to know about mathematics in Comprehensive entrance examination
  A. Please see Comprehensive entrance examination Application guideline.

• Click here for sample questions Basic mathematics

Costs and Scholarships

• Q: How much does it cost to take the course?
  A. Tuition fees and scholarships
  　 Graduation Deferral System
• Q. Are there any scholarship programs?
  A. Tuition fees and scholarships
• Q. What kind of preparations should I make in terms of finances and studies?
  A. Regarding financial matters, please check the Japan Student Services Organization's overseas study support program (graduate degree type) and private scholarships. As for academic matters, I don't think there will be any problems if you prepare in consultation with the PDP faculty.
• Q. Why are tuition fees higher than other faculties?
  A. This is because there are fewer students per faculty member than in other faculties, allowing us to provide more support in small groups in English both inside and outside the classroom.

Career and employment information

• Q. What are your plans after graduation?
  A. The most promising path is to go on to graduate school abroad. In Europe and the US, many people in the humanities obtain a master's degree, and in the UK, you can get a master's degree in one year, with tuition fees of around 1 to 2 million yen (excluding dormitory fees and airfare). Also, if you have excellent grades at university, you may be admitted with a scholarship. At SIM*, a school in Singapore that offers a BSc Programme (Bachelor of International Economics and Management), around 20 students are given scholarships to study abroad at famous graduate schools overseas (LSE, Cambridge, Oxford, etc.) every year. Since the graduation dates at Musashi University are in March and the final exam at the University of London is in May, the following possibilities are possible for finding employment.
  
  (1) I will graduate from Musashi University in March, start working in April, and take leave from work to take the entrance exam at the University of London in May.
  (2) I will take advantage of Musashi University ’s September graduation system and start working in September.
  (3) I will delay my graduation from Musashi University by one year and start working in April of the following year.
  
  This difference in timing between new graduates and those starting work is the same as if you studied abroad at a university for four years. This problem does not exist if you get a job at an overseas company or go on to graduate school.
  If PDP students wish to postpone graduation, there is a graduation deferral system.
  Graduation Deferral System
  
  *SIM: Singapore Institute of Management. An educational institution that offers courses from prestigious overseas universities, with 20,000 students from over 40 countries around the world. Students with excellent grades who enroll in the PDP can study abroad at SIM in the second (third) year of the BSc Programme and study the BSc Programme locally.
  SIM study abroad experience
• Q. When looking for a job, can I write "Graduate of University of London" on my resume?
  A. Of course you can write "Graduated from University of London."
• Q. I would like information on how PDP students should appeal to their strengths when job hunting, and what kinds of jobs they are getting.
  A. I think PDP students can demonstrate their knowledge and English skills that they have acquired through four years of hard work. In addition, since their major is economics and business administration, they also have statistical knowledge. There are many cases where students have been employed by well-known foreign companies and IT companies.
  Career Pathways for Economics and Management Program

Other questions

• Q. What external English proficiency test scores are required for admission?
  A. For example, in terms of the CEFR for English language qualifications and certification exams, it is desirable to have English proficiency of around B1 to B2. In addition, in order to take the PDP, you will need to have an IELTS™ score of 5.5 (5.0 in each category) or higher by September of your enrollment.
• Q. Are there seminars from the first year?
  A. Seminars start in the fall semester of the second year, but there are also small, interactive classes and classes that are more like exercises available in the first year.
• Q: I have a question that isn't listed here.
  A.HerePlease contact us using the email form.
  *Current students should inquire at Academic Affairs Division on the 1st floor of Building 8.

Global Studies (GS) Major

• Q. Are there seminars from the first year?
  A. Yes, from the first year.
• Q. Is studying abroad required?
  A. We recommend studying abroad for six months or one year during your third year.
  Overseas Partner institutions
• Q. Why are tuition fees higher than other faculties?
  A. This is because there are fewer students per faculty member than in other faculties, allowing us to provide more support in small groups in English both inside and outside the classroom.
• Q. What external English proficiency test scores are required for admission?
  A. Taking the CEFR for English qualifications and certification exams as an example, it is desirable to have English proficiency of around B1 to B2.

• The entire School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Major in Economics and Management (EM)
• Global Studies (GS) Major