MA (Hons) Chinese and History in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

This combined degree program highlights China's importance as one of the world's oldest civilizations and its current position as the globe's second-biggest economy with increasing political influence.
As the sole Scottish university providing both single and combined undergraduate degrees in Chinese, Edinburgh caters to beginners while also supporting students with existing Chinese language skills.

Join us to achieve high-level proficiency in modern standard Chinese, gaining practical language abilities for everyday social and professional use through focused training in:

reading comprehension
written expression
verbal communication
aural understanding
You'll also acquire specialized knowledge about mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and their global communities across historical periods. Our curriculum examines:

historical developments
literary traditions
cultural practices
political systems
global diplomatic relations

Historical studies engage students with primary sources and critical analysis of scholarly works.

While exploring East Asian history through Chinese studies, you'll master methodologies for interpreting historical events across different eras and regions.

Edinburgh's History program stands out for its diverse coverage of:

historical periods from medieval times to modern day
global regions including Britain, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
The curriculum offers multiple historical perspectives, including:

governmental history
cultural developments
societal changes
economic transformations
philosophical thought
gender studies
international and cross-border histories