Overview
In terms of content, the English language M.A. program Modern China Studies degree offered by the University of Freiburg at the University of Freiburg focuses on phenomena and processes shaping China in the 20th and 21st centuries while at the same time taking into account the historical processes leading up to the these processes and phenomena.
Seminars introduce students to central topics, methods and theories of Modern China Studies. During a one semester stay abroad, students immerse themselves in a foreign academic culture, extend their language competence and acquire intercultural sensitivity.
Career
Successful graduates of the program qualify for jobs relating to China in academia, foundations, journalism, (further) education and private enterprises and are in addition well-prepared for conducting further academic research on the PhD level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories and Methods
- Chinese Politics and Economy
- Chinese Culture and Society
- Language Training
- Research and Teaching Training and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies View 65 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in GermanyAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- B.A. in social sciences or humanities (graded good or above)
Tuition Fee
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International
3000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1500 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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