Program Overview
The Chinese Studies MA at University of Wuerzburg 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 Chinese Studies MA programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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
- Location: Würzburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chinese Studies MA 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
- Module 1: Modern Chinese Language
- Module 2: Classical Chinese Language
- Module 3: Modern Japanese
- Module 4: Research Methods
- Module 5: Transformation in Contemporary China
- Module 6: Heritage and Innovation
- Contemporary Politics in Transformation
- Contemporary Society in Transformation
- Political Economy in Transition
- Heritage and Innovation in the Epoch of Societal and Cultural Transformation (800-1300)
- Heritage and Innovation in the Epoch of Societal and Cultural Transformation (1200-1600)
- Intellectual History in the Age of Cultural Transformation (900-1600)
- Environmental History
- Popular Culture in Chinas History
- Chinas Military History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required application documents:
- Bachelors certificate of a China related degree program with a grade of 1.9 (B) or above (accreditation of comparable degree programs is possible). A copy of the certificate should be handed in together with a copy of the diploma supplement. In case that the Bachelors degree has not yet been completed, documentation of the performance in the study program is to be provided.
- Proof of stays abroad in China or Taiwan
- CV
- Letter of Motivation
Each shortlisted applicant will either be invited for a personal or a telephone interview, depending on the applicants current place of residence. Only when all application material has been reviewed and subsequent interviews with shortlisted applicants have been conducted, successful candidates will be contacted and asked to decide on the module they want to focus on throughout the masters program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Mar, 2027
About University of Wuerzburg
University of Wuerzburg
Würzburg, Germany
The Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg is a public research university in Würzburg, Germany. Founded in 1402, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Germany. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
