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MA Chinese Studies at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught master's programme teaching students to reflect on China-related questions with philological, historical, cultural and social-science theories and methods and to work on them independently at academic level.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester and Sommersemster  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Research into the language, culture, society and history of China, deepening bachelor's-level knowledge and language skills.

Career pathways

Fields include the cultural and media industries, language and cultural mediation in companies, the diplomatic service and academia.

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Entry requirements

First professional degree or Berufsakademie degree, usually in Sinology; English at CEFR B2; Chinese at HSK level 5 (2010 version) or equivalent; at least two assessed semesters of pre-modern Chinese (can be shown at enrolment or by the start of the master's thesis); aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung). Open admission (no numerus clausus). Aptitude test (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung) required. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Sommersemster

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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