Chinese Cultural Studies pathway (Modern Languages MLitt)

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University of St Andrews

United Kingdom , St Andrews

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

GBP 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024 September-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,530 / year

Apply Date September-2025

Next Intake September-2024

Chinese Cultural Studies pathway (Modern Languages MLitt)

About

Chinese Cultural Studies is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Modern Languages. In this course, you will further your knowledge of the cultural creativity of the Chinese-speaking world of the 20th and 21st centuries.

You will work on literary, visual, and other cultural representations and critiques of modern and contemporary issues such as:

ecology
gender and sexuality
minority ethnicities
creative liberties.

You will acquire the specialist methodological and critical theoretical skills and knowledge necessary for conducting research on these globally important issues in the context of the cultural expression of the Chinese-speaking world and its diaspora.

Explore the cultural creativity of the Chinese-speaking world in the 20th and 21st centuries in its many representations, including visual arts, language and literature. You will also learn the specialist methodologies and critical skills necessary for conducting research in this field.

The Chinese Cultural Studies programme is one of the available pathways on the Modern Languages MLitt programme.

The modules in this programme have varying methods of delivery and assessment. For more details about each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue, which is for the 2022-2023 academic year; some elements may be subject to change for 2023 entry.

Compulsory
Dissertation

Students on the Chinese Cultural Studies pathway will take the following compulsory modules:

Research Methods for Chinese Cultural Studies: provides training in the Chinese language and other China-specific research tools and methods.
The Cultural Creation of China the nation-state: from Qing decline to 21st-century spectacular power: examines the creation and frequent re-invention of China-the-nation-state through language, literature and culture in its widest sense, and focuses on the imbrication of politics and culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Texts studied will be drawn from poetry, fiction, film, television, and popular music.
EcoArts China: Art in the age of the Anthropocene: explores the dynamics of ecocriticism in China from the early 20th century to the present day through the lens of art, visual culture and film. We will explore the environmental impact of economic liberalization, urbanization and globalization as well as the historical complexity of changing conceptions of nature, landscape and space.
Cultural Expression in the Chinese Diaspora: addresses literary and visual texts and practices created outside of China by migrants and their descendants. The module will introduce the historical context of a migration that was brought about by Western aggression against what was not yet China the nation-state which resulted in a Chinese diaspora that today extends to all five continents.

Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 words must be submitted by a date specified in August.

If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MLitt, there are exit awards available that allow suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and, assuming you have attained appropriate grades, receive a PGDip instead of an MLitt.

The modules listed here are indicative, and there is no guarantee they will run for 2023 entry. Take a look at the most up-to-date modules in the module catalogue.

Teaching

Teaching format
Assessment

The School promotes discipline-specific and collaborative teaching and learning so that students may explore their own particular interests in greater depth and breadth.

Classes are delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Classes are intentionally small, with many being one-to-one or in very small groups. Lectures are usually in groups of up to 20.

Modules are assessed through coursework, and there are no final exams.

Disciplines

School of Modern Languages

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate candidates will be expected to hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with an overall grade of A, 84%, or a GPA of 3.7.

Postgraduate entry requirements may be higher depending on the School and the programme you wish to study. For more information please contact the team in Admissions by emailing [email protected].

The degree of MD (Medicine) requires a medical qualification that is recognised by the UK General Council.

This information is for general guidance; we consider each application on its own merits, as outlined in the admissions policy.

Career

Alongside your academic learning, you will develop your broader capabilities and employability. All Masters students have access to the Professional Skills Curriculum, a flexible programme of workshops, lectures, and online materials to help you develop your personal and professional skills.

Graduates have gone on to careers in fields including:

consulting
energy resource management
international development
journalism
UN interpreting
public policy
publishing
the civil and diplomatic services
University academics and administrators.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Further study

The MLitt provides academic learning and research skills training for students intending to continue to a doctoral or other research degree.

As well as the PhD degree, the School of Modern Languages offers supervision for two research-based Masters degrees – the Master of Studies by Research (MSt (Res)) and the Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,530 / year

Application Fee

GBP 50

How to Apply

The University of St Andrews accepts direct applications from a small number of students each year. You should only submit a direct application if:

The University of St Andrews is the only UK university you are applying to.
You are liable to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate. You can find out more about your fee status on the tuition fees page.
You are not applying to any other UK universities via UCAS or the Common Application.

Applicants for the BA International Honours joint degree with William & Mary can apply through either our direct application or through the Common Application, even if they have applied for other programmes through UCAS.

In order for us to begin processing your application, payment of an application fee of £50 (pounds sterling) is required. You will need to complete the payment process before you submit your application. Details on how to pay can be found on the University's online shop.

Application process

If you wish to submit a direct application to the University, this checklist will help you through the application process.

Take a look at the courses available at the University of St Andrews.
Check the entry requirements and any subject-specific prerequisites for your country, area or state. These can be found on the entry requirements page.
The University of St Andrews offers a wide range of degree options, including joint Honours degrees. Before you start your application, you will need to decide which Faculty you wish to study in. There are four Faculties at the University of St Andrews – Arts, Science, Divinity and Medicine. You can find out more about the structure of the undergraduate degree programme on our degree routes page.
Once you have decided which course and Faculty are the most appropriate, you can begin to fill in the online direct application form.
Draft your personal statement carefully so that it reflects your choice of course. You can find more information about what we look for in an application on the how to apply page.
Pay the required £50 (pounds sterling) fee through the University’s online payment service. Please note the order number given to your purchase on your application form so that we can match the payment to your application.
Submit your application by the appropriate deadline. The current direct application deadlines can be found below.