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Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Melbourne is an interdisciplinary program examining China's economic, cultural, social and political influence and Australia's extensive links to it. Students choose a 200-point, two-year program with foundation subjects completed early, or a 150-point, 1.5-year program for graduates of a cognate discipline, building a comprehensive understanding of China's people, environment and culture.
Graduates work with NGOs and government agencies with China dealings, international trade organisations and businesses seeking China expertise.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
200 point program
- Foundational subjects (50 points, completed in the first 100 points)
- 25 pointsCompulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points, completed in the final 100 points)
- Elective subjects (75 to 100 points)
150 point program
- 25 pointsCompulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points, completed in the final 100 points)
- Elective subjects (75 to 100 points)
100 point program
- 25 pointsCompulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Elective subjects (25 to 50 points)
Chinese language electives
- Up to 25 points of Chinese language study can count towards electives
- Graduate Chinese A
- Graduate Chinese B
Capstone stream 1, Contemporary Chinese Studies project (25 points)
- 12.5 pointsResearch Design and Methods
- 12.5 pointsContemporary Chinese Studies Project
Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent WAM. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Chinese Studies, Chinese Societies. Please note this is not a complete list of possible disciplines. Relevance is always assessed on a case-by-case basis. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the Universi
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