Program Overview
The Asian Studies: China at University of Michigan is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Asian Studies: China programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Asian Studies: China programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Interdisciplinary seminars in Chinese studies: CCS 501 (social science) and CCS 502 (humanities)
- One course from the history department on Chinese history
- One course focusing primarily on the imperial or pre-imperial period
- One course focusing primarily on modern China
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Students in the MA program in Chinese Studies must complete third-year competence in reading and speaking Chinese.
- Competency will be evaluated by the U-M Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, through a language test or successful completion of coursework in modern Chinese.
- Only fourth-year-level language classes can count toward the CCS MA credit requirement.
- Students with limited prior language training are encouraged to apply for summer language study fellowships as a means to fulfill the language requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months