Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Chinese Studies in Ireland

Institutions Offering Master of Arts in Chinese Studies

•  Maynooth University, Maynooth  
  Course Structure:
  The program involves two elements: a set of modules (60 ECTS) on which students will be examined in January (30 ECTS) and in May/June (30 ECTS), and a dissertation (Minor Thesis) which students complete after their second semester (30 ECTS).
  1. In each semester, students are obliged to take one language module (5 ECTS) and two content modules offered by Chinese Studies.
  2. Students have to take three content modules offered by the SMLLC: Research Skills 1: Data Collection CAF603 (5 ECTS), Introduction to Intercultural Studies GN612A (5 ECTS) and Theories of Second Language Acquisition ALIS620 (5ECTS).
  3. The Viva Voce Examination (conducted – at least partly – in Mandarin Chinese) will take place in early June. Normally, the external examiner, the Head of Chinese Studies and the thesis supervisor will all be present and act as examiners so as to ensure international standards.
  4. The minor theses will be supervised by SMLLC full-time members of staff after consultation with the student.
  
  Semester 1
  CN610 Mandarin Chinese Level A-1 (5 ECTS)
  CN611 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Current Affairs A-1 (5 ECTS)
  CFA603 Research Skills 1:Data Collection (5 ECTS)
  GN612A Introduction to Intercultural Studies (5 ECTS)
  ALIS620 Theories of Second Language Acquisition (5 ECTS)
  CN613 Conflict and Communication: A Changing China in a Globalizing World I (10 ECTS)
  
  Semester 2
  CN620 Mandarin Chinese Level A-2 (5 ECTS)
  CN621 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Current Affairs A-2 (5 ECTS)
  CN622 Conflict and Communication: A Changing China in a Globalizing World II (10 ECTS)
  CN624 Viva Voce Examination (5 ECTS)
  CN625 Minor Thesis (30 ECTS)
  
  Course Duration: 1 year Full-time
  
  Entry Requirements:
  Candidates normally must have obtained a II.1 BA Honors degree in Chinese Studies (or related field). Minimum Chinese language requirements: HSK Level IV (or equivalent).
  Applicants must have a recognized primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
  Minimum English language requirements:
  please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores.

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