Consecutive Master - Chinese Studies
Consecutive Master – Sinology
Do you want to deepen your knowledge of China? Our MA programme allows you to pursue your individual interests and academic goals. It offers a highly specialised, transdisciplinary, and internationally oriented environment in which to develop your own scholarly approach to the field. You will acquire advanced proficiency in the Chinese language and take your first steps toward independent academic research.
Programme Structure
You can study Sinology at the Master’s level either as a Major (90 ECTS credits) or as a Minor (30 ECTS credits). Both options allow you to build on the China-related knowledge and language skills acquired during your BA studies. A broad range of courses and thematic specialisations tailored to your specific research interests will help you engage with relevant theoretical approaches and research methodologies.
Our language courses equip you with the ability to read and translate Classical Chinese sources from a wide variety of genres, spanning nearly three thousand years of history. You will also learn to work confidently with both modern academic writing and everyday modern Chinese language. In addition, you will develop the oral and written language skills necessary to participate actively in Chinese academic discourse. You may choose your research focus from areas such as linguistics, literature, society, history, philosophy, religion, or the history of knowledge.
| Core Curriculum | Modules |
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| Advanced and Academic Chinese | Modern Chinese 7 (Readings in Academic Chinese)
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| Subject Areas | (Seminars, Lectures, Seminar Papers, Close Readings [= Guided Source Reading]) |
Language, Literature, Media - Chinese and Other Languages of China Classical Literature - Modern Literature - Media in China
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History, Society, Culture
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Philosophy, Religion, Knowledge |
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Career Prospects
Throughout the MA programme, you will develop a wide variety of academic, linguistic, social, professional, and personal skills that will enable you to navigate one of the world’s largest and most important cultural and economic regions with confidence. The programme provides the foundation for conducting independent research and pursuing an international academic career. At the same time, the expertise you gain in our programme is highly relevant for a variety of non-academic professions. A Master’s degree in Sinology prepares you for careers not only in research and teaching, but also in policy consulting, journalism, diplomacy, public administration, publishing, business, banking, tourism, translation, library and foundation work.
