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MSt in Traditional China at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A course for students with a background in Chinese studies, developing the skills needed for research on pre-modern and early modern China through advanced language and research skills training.

Faculty: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies  |  Department: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies  |  Duration: 9 months full time  |  Intake: 3 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Designed to prepare students for doctoral research; most go on to careers in the academic world, education and museums, and some work in business, the media and other fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in Chinese studies, or equivalent. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0. No GRE or GMAT. Evidence of ability to learn a difficult foreign language from scratch is desirable; publications not required. Deadline 12:00 UK time 5 January 2027. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,280 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 46,350 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

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