MSc Chinese Studies

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Entry requirements Entry Requirements Good honours degree in an appropriate subject.
Academic title MSc Chinese Studies
Course description Programme

This two-year interdisciplinary masters is taught jointly at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and draws on the range of expertise in Chinese studies from all Scottish universities to provide a flexible and varied course for graduates wishing to pursue careers in China-related business or diplomacy, or to take up advanced research on contemporary China.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, you will:

    * be able to speak, read, write and understand Chinese (Mandarin);
    * have a good knowledge of modern Chinese history, society and culture, and advanced knowledge of modern politics, economics, business or management;
    * be able to communicate this knowledge effectively in speech and writing;
    * have completed a dissertation on a topic related to contemporary Chinese politics, economics, business or management.

How You Will Be Taught

We offer interactive multimedia language classes with expert native (and some non-native) teachers, plus lecture and tutorial/seminar classes. There will also be full-time language study during a six-month placement in China, and supervised dissertation work.