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Modern Chinese Cultural Studies – (M.Sc.)

The University of Edinburgh

College of Humanities & Social Science
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 6,054 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA)
Location: Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of The University of Edinburgh

The Scottish Centre for Chinese Studies has an international reputation for research excellence in modern Chinese literature, media and mass culture.

This programme aims to provide postgraduates with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of cultural issues of modern China and to develop their analytical skill to apply theories of cultural studies and literary theories in the cultural context of China.

Learning Outcomes Students will be thoroughly trained in studying modern Chinese texts and in assessing them in the context of current academic discourse in Chinese Studies. They will be able to understand changing perceptions of key issues in Chinese cultural studies and reflect critically on their own academic research.


Contents

Students take two core courses in the form of seminars in Chinese Cultural Studies and Media Studies, as well as research skills courses. Seminars are taught for two hours per week on a flexible lecture/seminar basis. Apart from the language course, assessment is by one essay per semester per module.

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Requirements

Modern Chinese Cultural Studies (curriculum A) is for candidates with a good BA honours or equivalent qualification in Chinese.

English Language Requirements

* IELTS 7.0 (with at least 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 600 (with 55 in each section plus 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 250 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 100 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade A

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade A (Score: 80)

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