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MA Chinese Studies (100% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

In the Chinese Studies academic programme, students learn about both traditional and contemporary aspects of China, including the role played by China in the greater world and the associated diversified exchange processes that link both China’s history and its present-day existence to other regions.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute of Chinese Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught and German-taught and Chinese. The program is German accredited-taught and German is admission requirement-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme consists of one general section and one specialised section: The specialised section is divided into two specialisations: Classical Chinese Studies and Modern Chinese Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German, English, Chinese. The program is German accredited, German is admission requirement. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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