Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus (M.A.)
Are you looking for an international Master’s degree program in which you can combine Chinese with a different subject? Then MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus is exactly right for you!
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Admission
- Qualification assessment
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in English
- Faculty
- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Special ways to study
- International degree program, Part-time degree program
- Special features
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During their studies, students have the opportunity to spend time abroad in China or Taiwan. Our lecturers can help you to plan your stay abroad and apply for scholarships.
What is the degree program about?
Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus (MA) is a unique, interdisciplinary degree program that combines studying Chinese studies with a specialization. The degree program integrates an in-depth education in Chinese Studies with acquiring fundamental knowledge in one of several subjects: English and American Studies, History, Sinology, Economics, Development Economics and International Studies, or Political Science. Students can choose one specialization. Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus is a research-oriented degree program which places great importance on interdisciplinary approaches to academic work. An essential part of the degree program is intensive Chinese language classes, including the academic translation of Chinese texts. The teaching language is English.
The standard length of study in the MA course is four semesters. At least half of the required 120 ETCS (60 ECTS points) derive from modules in Chinese Studies; a further 30 ETCS points are gained from the master’s thesis. The rest of the ECTS depend on the optional focus.
You can combine your studies in Chinese Studies with courses from one of the following subjects: English and American Studies, history, political science or economics. It is also possible to focus entirely on Chinese studies.
There are a lot of reasons for choosing to study Chinese in Erlangen!
- Small Learning Groups: Benefit from highly interactive, small-group settings that foster active discussion and collaborative learning.
- Excellent Student-to-Faculty Ratio: Take advantage of an outstanding student-to-professor ratio and direct academic support.
- Advanced Chinese Language Courses: Deepen your fluency through integrated, advanced-level Chinese language training.
- Optional Focus: Customize your degree by choosing from diverse specializations to match your individual academic and career interests.
- Free German Classes: Enhance your stay and career prospects with complimentary German language courses.
- Stay abroad: During their studies, students can spend time in China or Taiwan. Our lecturers can help you to plan your stay abroad and apply for scholarships.
- Optional extras: The institute offers a range of optional events in addition to obligatory teaching. There are summer parties, barbecues, a Chinese theater group and regular excursions to Europe and China.
The Master of Arts (MA) is an internationally recognized academic degree and a professional qualification. It qualifies for doctoral degree programs in Germany and abroad and for academic work in research and teaching. As a humanities qualification covering a wide range of subjects, the qualification offers a number of openings, for example in
- Trade and commerce
- Diplomatic service
- Working for foundations
- Adult education, training and development
- Art and cultural management
- Publishing, proof-reading
- Public relations
- Editing, journalism, publishing
- Tourism, tourist management
- Business consultancy
- Language teaching, translation
Admission Requirements and Application
The following information is intended for German applicants as well as domestic applicants with foreign educational qualifications. Different regulations and deadlines may apply to international prospective students.
Admission
- Master: Qualification assessment
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 15.07.
- Summer semester: 15.01.
Language skills
- English language proficiency of at least level C1 according to the CEFR Good knowledge of Standard Chinese German proficiency (B2) only necessary if you want to choose the focus History, Political Science for beginners, or Economic Science for beginners.
- German language skills for international applicants: Knowledge of German with a specific focus
Content related master requirements
- A degree including at least 70 ECTS in Chinese Studies or a related degree including at least 60 ECTS for Chinese Studies (at least 20 ECTS of which for academic subjects)
- A degree in Chinese Studies or a degree program focusing on China with a minimum final grade of 3.0. In some cases, students may have to pass a qualification assessment examination.
- English language proficiency of at least level C1 according to the CEFR
- Good knowledge of Standard Chinese
- Letter of motivation
