Chinese Politics and Society

University of Wurzburg · Würzburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
German English Chinese
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Würzburg
Apply by
Register by 15 March 2027
Starts
Winter semester

University of Wurzburg 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
Applicants must have graduated from a BA programme in a social science discipline, such as political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology or the equivalent. Direct access is granted for graduates with a of 2.2 or better (corresponding to the German grading system). Applicants whose final mark from their BA programme is below 2.2 (German marking system) but above 3.2 may be invited for an assessment test, usually in March/April of the application year.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TestDaF: TDN 4 Reading: TDN 4 Listening: TDN 4 Speaking: TDN 4 Writing: TDN 4 Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-1
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries until 15 March
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About this programme

The Master of Arts programme in Chinese Politics and Society is non-consecutive, addressing graduates with a BA degree in a social science discipline, such as political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology or equivalent. It offers them intensive training in the modern Chinese language starting from the level of absolute beginners (including a semester abroad). Content classes focus on contemporary Chinese politics and society (domestic politics and international relations, societal modernisation and political economy). Methodological training, emphasising social science research on China, is integrated in every semester. Students will take at least one module in general social sciences and may select more as electives.

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