MA (Honours) Chinese Studies and Film Studies in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

St Andrews' Chinese Studies program provides a comprehensive exploration of Chinese language and diverse cultural expressions. Moving past conventional language and literature approaches, the curriculum incorporates both visual media and contemporary popular culture. Although Chinese isn't available as a standalone Honors program at St Andrews, students can pursue it alongside numerous other disciplines in a joint Honors format. This program examines mainstream, alternative, and countercultural expressions across China's varied national, regional, ethnic, and diasporic contexts. Coursework emphasizes modern Chinese and worldwide issues through textual and practical studies, addressing themes like gender identity, environmental challenges, consumer culture extremes, governmental transparency, and historical remembrance.