Master of Arts in Modern Sinology
An interdisciplinary Master's programme combining intensive Chinese language training with modern China studies.
Best for:Best for students with a background in Chinese studies seeking intensive language training and interdisciplinary expertise in modern China.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Modern Sinology at the University of Göttingen offers an advanced, interdisciplinary curriculum focused on modern China from the 17th century onward. Run by the university, the four-semester programme integrates rigorous training in spoken and written modern Chinese as well as pre-modern written Chinese with critical social science and cultural studies methodologies. Students participate in seminars covering history, politics, philosophy, and economics, culminating in an independent research project and a Master's thesis. Applicants are expected to possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong language competencies.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits through specialized coursework, professionalisation modules, and a thesis
- Participate in advanced seminars examining current research findings in sinology
- Engage with primary Chinese source texts in dedicated case study seminars
- Conduct an independent research project applying cultural and social science methodologies
- Write and defend a Master's thesis during the final semester
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies or a closely related field with at least 150 CP
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English C1 (e.g., TOEFL iBT 93, IELTS 6.5) and Chinese (HSK 5 or TOCFL Band B Level 3)
Instruction: English, Chinese
- Proficiency in modern standard Chinese at HSK level 5 or TOCFL Band B Level 3
- At least 120 CP in Sinology, including minimum 24 CP from subjects on Modern China across at least two designated areas
- Advanced academic writing and analytical capabilities
- Open to international and domestic applicants holding a qualifying Bachelor's degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 09-30
Review the specific academic and language requirements on the university admissions website, prepare certified proof of your Bachelor's degree and language proficiency, and submit your application through the official online application portal before the deadline.
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- CV
- Language certificate
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