82 Chinese Studies Degree Programs

Our China and Globalisation MSc provides an introduction to the causes and consequences of China’s rise from comparative and global perspectives. It will equip you with the conceptual and research tools necessary for the critical analysis of China’s social, political, and economic trends, and support your understanding of Chinese public policies, business strategies and modes of international cooperation.

Peking University (PKU) has a long-standing history in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and was one of the first universities in China to launch postgraduate programs in this field. In 2007, it was among the first institutions approved to confer the Master degree of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL), holding a nationally leading disciplinary advantage in the field of international Chinese education.

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is the first in China to grant a master's degree in China Studies approved by the Ministry of Education. Compared to similar programs in the country, the Master of China Studies (MCS) program has the largest enrollment, with the most complete curriculum and the most extensive international cooperation. It is a model brand of ZJU in high-level international education. In November 2014, the Zhejiang University Institute of China Studies (ICS) was established.

The MA in Chinese Studies aims to provide students who already have a background in Chinese language and culture at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on the conflict and communication within the Sinosphere (mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) and between China and the West.

China is one of the oldest advanced civilisations and one of the largest economic powers in the world. Every fifth person speaks – and thinks in – Chinese. The Bachelor's degree programme in Modern Chinese Studies will make you a multilingual communication professional and specialist for China – without any prior knowledge of the Chinese language!

The Department of Asian Studies currently offers an English-language graduate program in the China section only. The MA program includes a wide variety of courses on Chinese history, archaeology, philosophy, intellectual history, political thought, traditional China’s interaction with Asian and European cultures, as well as culture, society, and politics in traditional, modern, and contemporary China.

The Department of Chinese and History offers the major in Chinese and History with two streams – a) Chinese & b) History and Cultural Heritage. It aims to equip students with advanced and professional knowledge and a wide range of analytical and writing skills.

The Peking University Chinese Summer School, established in the 1980s, provides a diverse platform for international students and friends to experience Peking University, learn Chinese, and gain a deeper understanding of China.

The Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies. This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation.

The concentration in Chinese prepares students for teaching careers at the secondary school level, graduate study in Chinese, and research and professional work in government and private enterprises. Language majors with Chinese concentration are encouraged to complete a minor or, if possible, a second major in another field.

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The Ph.D. in Chinese Studies provides for the completion of a research thesis in a wide range of related topics in traditional Sinology and Han culture and Southeast Asian Chinese Studies, Malaysian Chinese Literature, and Culture Studies.

This research-oriented Master’s program in Chinese Studies has been developed for graduates of B.A. programs in the Chinese Studies field (holding a B.A. in Sinology, Chinese Studies or equivalent qualification). It offers in-depth and small-group instruction in Chinese Studies by recognized experts in various fields. Students will take classes on both pre-modern and contemporary subjects but will select one of these fields as their specialization. Students’ preferences for particular topics will be taken into account in determining the content of required elective classes. Their research capabilities are strengthened through continuous methodology classes. This enables students to build up their expertise and enables them to undertake their own research in their master thesis.

The Chinese Studies B.A. program offers students a well-rounded education in Chinese language, culture, history, and society. It emphasizes developing strong language skills alongside an understanding...

The program focuses on helping students develop strong skills in Chinese language, culture, and history. It combines language learning with studies in Asian studies, allowing students to gain a deep u...