Master of Arts in Chinese Politics and Society
An interdisciplinary Master's programme combining social science research with intensive Chinese language training and a semester in Beijing.
Best for:Best for social science graduates seeking to combine political analysis with professional-level Chinese language proficiency.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Chinese Politics and Society at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg is a four-semester, non-consecutive programme designed for graduates with a background in social sciences. The curriculum integrates contemporary Chinese political and societal studies with rigorous methodological training and intensive language acquisition. A key feature of the programme is the mandatory third semester spent at Peking University, which provides students with direct exposure to the Chinese academic environment. Graduates are prepared for professional roles requiring deep expertise in modern China, international relations, and political economy.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules in contemporary Chinese politics, society, and political economy.
- Participate in intensive Chinese language training throughout the four-semester duration.
- Undertake a mandatory integrated study semester at the School of International Studies at Peking University.
- Apply social science research methodologies to the study of China.
- Complete a Master's thesis in the final semester.
- Engage in elective modules within general social science disciplines.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a social science discipline (e.g., political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology).
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German (B2), English (B2), and Chinese (taught from absolute beginner level).
Instruction: German, English, and Chinese
- Academic background in social sciences with a minimum grade equivalent to 2.2 in the German system.
- German language proficiency at B2 level (e.g., TestDaF, DSH-1, or Goethe-Zertifikat).
- English language proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5 or Cambridge B2 First).
- Applicants must hold a BA degree in a relevant social science field.
- Applicants with a final grade between 2.2 and 3.2 may be subject to an assessment test.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's official online portal. Prospective students should ensure all language certificates and academic transcripts are prepared according to the university's admission guidelines.
- BA degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- German language certificate
- English language certificate
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