Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus (MA)

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

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
full-time part-time (study alongside work)
Campus
Erlangen
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
A degree in Chinese Studies of at least 70 ECTS or a related degree comprising China-related courses of at least 60 ECTS (at least 20 ECTS of which for academic subjects) In both cases a minimum final grade of 3.0 is required. In some cases, students may have to pass a qualification assessment examination in the form of an interview Letter of motivation
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 telc English: telc English C1 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 February - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 15 September - 15 January
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About this programme

Do you want to combine Chinese Studies with a specialisation in a further subject? Then the MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus is the right degree programme for you! The Institute for Chinese Studies in Erlangen offers an informed view of Chinese history and literature, global history, history of science and technology, as well as the history of cultural exchange between Chinese-speaking countries and the West. The institute is defined by a wide range of research fields and class topics in cooperation with other disciplines at FAU as well as national and international partners. This enables a differentiated and reflected understanding of Chinese-speaking countries in the past and today. Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus (MA) is a unique, interdisciplinary degree programme that combines Chinese studies with a specialisation. The programme integrates an in-depth education in Chinese Studies with acquiring fundamental knowledge in one of several subjects: English and American Studies, History, Sinology, Economics, or Political Science. Students can choose one specialisation. Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus is a research-oriented degree programme that emphasises interdisciplinary approaches to academic work. An essential part of the programme is intensive Chinese language classes, including the academic translation of Chinese texts. The teaching language is English.

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