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MA in Asian Studies - Chinese studies

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ABOUT THIS COURSE
STUDY JOURNEY

Quick fact

  • You will study in multiple countries

What will I learn?

Taught by top researchers from a wide range of disciplines, the MA Chinese Studies at Leiden University combines in-depth knowledge with advanced language proficiency.

Why study Chinese Studies at Leiden University?

Designed for ambitious and talented students, the master’s in Chinese Studies, a specialisation of the MA in Asian Studies, brings you the best of Leiden's acclaimed faculty and resources. You will study China from a broad range of perspectives using a comparative and global viewpoint.

Develop your research and language skills

During your studies you will develop advanced skills in critical and analytical thinking and the ability to independently conduct high-quality academic research. You will also acquire an excellent command of Mandarin (and, in the case of certain specialisations, of Classical Chinese), a deep understanding of the country’s internal and external dynamics, and a starting point for contextualising China within Asia.

Study in China

Two semesters of your degree are spent studying at the prestigious Shandong University in Jinan, China, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, language, and society.

Learn from acclaimed researchers

Expertise on Asia at Leiden University is internationally renowned. You will learn from some of Europe's best scholars in the field. Small classes allow for direct contact with your lecturers, who offer insights from the leading edge of Asia-related research.

Chinese Studies degree

Chinese Studies at Leiden University is an accredited degree programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a master’s degree in Asian Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Career prospects

Create a world of opportunities with a master's degree from Leiden University.

What our graduates do

Our graduates frequently find employment in policy-making occupations and are sought-after within the world of commerce. We have alumni working in management positions in NGOs, multinationals and SMEs in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia.

You may also find employment as a journalist, correspondent, public relations manager, travel guide, interpreter or translator. We have graduates working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China Southern Airlines, Gassan Schiphol and Reformatorisch Dagblad.

Some of the occupations of our graduates include:

  • Curator of the China department at a national museum of ethnology
  • PhD candidate at a university in Hong Kong
  • China Director at an international architecture, planning and strategic consultancy firm
  • Test consultant at a large IT consultancy firm
  • Managing partner of a translation agency
  • Policy officer at a ministry of foreign affairs
  • Editor at a publishing house
  • Project officer for Asia collections at Leiden University Library
  • Technical programme manager at a multinational technology company
  • Web editor and newsletter coordinator at an embassy in China

Your qualifications

As a graduate of the master's in Chinese Studies, you are qualified to work within any field in which there is a demand for expertise in Asia, including journalism and publishing, international trade and marketing, business, public relations, education and development aid, and in government, international organisations and NGOs.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (2 Years) - multiple study locations

Tuition fees
€19,300.00 (US$ 20,851) per year
Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

Leiden University

Rapenburg 70,

LEIDEN,

Zuid-Holland,

2311, Netherlands

Entry requirements

For international students

  • A copy of a valid passport or ID card
  • A copy of a Dutch residence permit (if applicable)
  • CV (résumé)
  • Language proficiency (if applicable)
  • Copies of diplomas and transcripts
  • Letter of motivation

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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