Overview

Teaching will be individual or in small groups and you will work closely with members from University of Oxford’s internationally renowned team of specialist researchers.

The MSt in Traditional China is designed to prepare students for doctoral research. The majority of students go on to careers in the academic world, education and in museums. However, there are also students who have found employment in business, the media and diverse other fields.

Assessment

Evaluation of the course takes place throughout the year and is through a combination examinations, essays as well as a dissertation on an approved topic of your choice, based on primary sources. An oral examination (viva voce) may also be required.

Further information on the course, and the examination process, can be found in the course handbook via the course webpage on the faculty's website.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The first is an option in an area of pre-modern and early modern Chinese philosophy, culture and history which will give you the opportunity to read original texts and write about them.

The second is a basic course in Japanese or another specialist language relevant to the research topic, if taught at Oxford.

The third element is Bibliography and techniques of Sinology, which delves into the procedures of chronology, geography, bureaucracy, biography and bibliography within the context of traditional Chinese studies.
The final element is a dissertation. This part of the course aims to develop your skills in exposition and analysis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in Chinese studies.

proficiency in English at the University's higher level
Referees
Official transcripts
Personal statement and research proposal
Written work

Tuition Fees

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41250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

23400 GBP / year

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Living costs

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United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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Funding

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