University of Otago Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Chinese
University of Otago

University of Otago

Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Chinese

Dunedin, New Zealand

MA

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Chinese offers immersive coursework designed to deepen your understanding of Chinese language and culture. This program enhances your communication skills and prepares you for advanced studies or professional interaction within Chinese-speaking contexts.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various paths including roles in education, translation and interpretation, international business, and cultural consultancy. Opportunities are available in both public and private sectors, focusing on areas that require proficiency in Chinese.

Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Chinese

The Master of Arts (Coursework) program is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills – such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.

The degree is also an possible qualification for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The MA(Coursework) normally requires either 12 months or three semesters of full-time, or equivalent part-time, study and entails completion of papers and a dissertation.

The dissertation is a major piece of supervised research of up to 20,000 words.

The primary aim of the MA(Coursework) is to provide candidates with a grounding in their chosen subject area within a wider disciplinary frame. The degree cultivates the skills needed to identify a significant topic, design and implement a significant piece of research, and present the findings in a form acceptable to an expert readership.

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