Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Chinese Studies in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,000
(c. USD18,475.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Chinese Studies is designed for students with prior undergraduate training in Chinese language and culture, offering specialization in cultural and literary analysis. This program particularly focuses on examining tensions and exchanges both within the Sinosphere (encompassing mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau) and between Chinese and Western civilizations. Students will engage with scholarly research, innovative concepts, and theoretical frameworks, developing critical academic, analytical, creative, and presentation abilities to deepen their engagement with Chinese languages, literatures, and cultures. The curriculum strengthens students' comprehension of key aspects of Chinese languages, literatures, and societal structures, with special attention to mainland China.
Participants may choose to enroll in individual modules of interest without pursuing the full MA, or alternatively earn a Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) in Chinese Studies upon completing 60 credits of coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates normally must have obtained a II.1 BA Honours degree in Chinese Studies (or related field). Minimum Chinese language requirements: HSK Level IV (or equivalent).
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
16,000