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MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Programme overview

Are you looking for an international Master’s degree program in which you can combine Chinese with a different subject? Then MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus is exactly right for you!

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The standard length of study in the MA course is four semesters. At least half of the required 120 ETCS (60 ECTS points) derive from modules in Chinese Studies; a further 30 ETCS points are gained from the master’s thesis. The rest of the ECTS depend on the optional focus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. Requirements: A degree including at least 70 ECTS in Chinese Studies or a related degree including at least 60 ECTS for Chinese Studies (at least 20 ECTS of which for academic subjects) A degree in Chinese Studies or a degree program focusing on China with a minimum final grade of 3.0. In some cases, students may have to pass a qualification assessment examination. English language proficiency of at least level C1 according to the CEFR Good knowledge of Standard Chinese Letter of motivation Application process Application process for internationals Apply now for a degree programThe first step towards your studies begins with the online application. Apply now Student advice and more Language: English language proficiency of at least level C1 according to the CEFR Good knowledge of Standard Chinese German proficiency (B2) only necessary if you want to choose the focus History, Political Science for beginners, or Economic Science for beginners. German language skills for international applicants: Knowledge of German with a specific focus

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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