Program Overview
The Chinese Area Studies at Aalborg University 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 Area Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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: EUR 5,957 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aalborg, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chinese Area 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
- Two semesters of lectures on Chinese Area Studies
- One internship semester or a study-abroad semester
- The final thesis writing
- Why China is Chinese: An overview of Chinese Political and Social History
- Chinese Culture and its Impact on Development
- The Chinese Political System
- Social Difference, Welfare and Social Security in China.
- The Rise of China and The Capitalist World System: Historical and Cultural Perspectives.
- Democratization in China?
- China in the Global Economy.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Chinese Area Studies is an interdisciplinary specialisation that can be chosen as part of the following MA programmes:
- Development and International Relations
- European Studies
- Culture, Communication & Globalization
- International Business Communication, English.
If you are in doubt if Chinese Area Studies can be combined with your MA programme, please contact your MA programme secretary.
Full degree students begin on September 1 whereas guest/exchange students begin September 1 or February 1.
Restricted admission to the master\'s degree programme in development and international relations and the master\'s degree programme in european studies
If you want to apply for the Master\'s degree programme in Development and International Relations or European Studies with specialisation in either Arctic Studies, Latin American Studies, Global Gender Studies or Chinese Area Studies, you must apply for the Master\'s degree programme in Development and International Relations (Aalborg) or the Master\'s degree programme in European Studies. If you are admitted to the Master\'s degree programme, we will send you an email with information about how to apply for a specialisation.
As of 2016, admission will be restricted to the Master\'s degree programme in Development and International Relations and the Master\'s degree programme in European Studies. The number of student places will be:
- 99 student places at Development and International Relations (Aalborg)
- 11 student places at Development and International Relations with specialisation in China and International Relations (Aalborg and Beijing)
- 60 student places at Development and International Relations with specialisation in Global Refugee Studies (Copenhagen)
34 student places at European Studies (Aalborg)
1 student place at European Studies with specialisation in China and International Relations (Aalborg and Beijing).
Assessment and prioritisation of the qualified applicants will take place on the basis of the following selection criterion:
- The grade point average for ECTS credits obtained during the qualifying Bachelor\'s degree at the time of application.
Applicants who already have a Master\'s degree will normally only be admitted to a new Master\'s degree programme with restricted admission if vacant student places are available. In case of exceptional circumstances, you can apply for an exemption. Together with your application for admission, please enclose documentation for the exceptional circumstances in question.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,957 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,957 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg University 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 Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
