Program Overview
The Contemporary Chinese Studies at SOAS University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Contemporary Chinese Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary Chinese Studies 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
- Understanding Contemporary China
- China and international politics
- Chinese commercial law
- Culture and Society of Taiwan
- East Asia and globalisation
- Economic dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region
- Economic problems and policies in modern China
- International politics of East Asia
- Media Spectacle and Urban Space in East Asia
- Modern Chinese Film and Theatre
- Modern Chinese Law and Institutions
- Nationhood and Competing Identities in Modern China
- Northeast Asian politics: Japan, Korea and Taiwan
- Pop and Politics in East Asia
- State and society in the Chinese political process
- Elementary spoken Hokkien (Minnanyu, Taiwanese)
- Intensive Elementary Tibetan
- Practical Translation: Chinese to English
- Practical Translation: English to Chinese
- Special Chinese: Advanced Chinese for Business and Management
- Special Course in Chinese: Reading Classical and Literary Chinese
- Styles of Modern Chinese Literary Language
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
SOAS has general minimum entrance requirements for registration for a postgraduate taught degree.
No additional requirements specific to the MSc Contemporary China Studies programme which can be taken with or without knowledge of a Chinese language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London 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 SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180