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Chinese Studies – (M.Sc.)
University of Glasgow
School of Social and Political Sciences| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,290 - ≈ € 13,520 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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* The programme offers a broad grounding in Chinese society, economy, politics and culture. There is the flexibility to combine cultural and political studies with introductory or more advanced modules in Mandarin.
* The degree is interdisciplinary, drawing strongly on the expertise of leading specialists in Chinese politics, economics, philosophy and history of art, as well as the range of seminars, workshops and lectures delivered by the Scottish Centre for Chinese Social Science Research based at University of Glasgow.
* You will spend eight weeks (May to July) in Qingdao, one of China’s most attractive cities, where you will have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience of Chinese society and culture.
Programme overview * MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
The programme is made up of two core courses and four optional courses taken over two ten-week blocks. In the final part of the programme you will write a dissertation and take an internship in China.
The core courses focus on contemporary China – its politics and society and role in the international economy. You can opt to do intensive language study and/or courses in business, international politics, ancient Chinese philosophy, research methods or an independent study module in an area of staff specialism.
Subjects covered include
* Chinese politics and society
* China's international politics
* China in the international economy
* The business environment in China
* Chinese language
* Internship in China
* Ancient Confucian thought & Zhuangzi
* Independent study module in selected subjects (such as Chinese art history)
* Environmental policies and problems in China.
Contents
The programme is made up of two core courses and four optional courses taken over two ten-week blocks. In the final part of the programme you will write a dissertation and take an internship in China.
The core courses focus on contemporary China – its politics and society and role in the international economy. You can opt to do intensive language study and/or courses in business, international politics, ancient Chinese philosophy, research methods or an independent study module in an area of staff specialism.
Subjects covered include
* Chinese politics and society
* China's international politics
* China in the international economy
* The business environment in China
* Chinese language
* Internship in China
* Ancient Confucian thought & Zhuangzi
* Independent study module in selected subjects (such as Chinese art history)
* Environmental policies and problems in China.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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