C03033v2 Master of Arts in China Studies

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. There are, however, student service fees to be paid. Contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

The Institute for International Studies has strong expertise in China Studies. This research degree provides an opportunity for graduates to develop their research skills, to deepen their knowledge in some area of China Studies, and to undertake some original research.

This program is unique in that candidates may choose to write their thesis in Chinese rather than English.

The degree is most valuable to those without sufficient writing skills in English to write an MA thesis in that language, but who wish to pursue a career in academia, research or advanced professional practice in China Studies.

Career options

The research degrees offered by the Institute for International Studies are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career or a career in research.

Additional admission requirements

Graduates choosing to undertake this degree in Chinese are required to meet all UTS enrolment requirements except the requirement of English language proficiency. An equivalent level of competence in Chinese is required (secondary school education through the medium of Chinese, or accreditation in the Chinese Government's Language Test (HSK) at Level 4 or equivalent).

Each applicant should, prior to application, discuss their proposed thesis topic with the Institute's Chinese Research Degrees Coordinator to determine whether supervision is possible.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is two years of full-time, or three years of part-time study.

Students can complete in less than the maximum time. Students are, in general, not required to attend classes, however, regular contact is maintained with the candidate's supervisor(s) throughout enrolment. Candidates who are resident in China and who have difficulty travelling to Sydney can receive supervision in China through periodic visits by their supervisor, email contact and cooperation with a local university.

Course structure

The research degree is undertaken wholly by thesis. A Master of Arts thesis is normally a work of around 40,000 words and is examined by two appropriate examiners, at least one of whom is external to UTS.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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