Chinese Studies (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

Course Overview

Chinese Studies is a multidisciplinary field of study, drawing upon and integrating disciplines such as History, Linguistics, Politics, Cultural Studies and Translation Studies. The course focuses on China today and China over the last century. This course offers a unique and vibrant educational experience which equips its students to be global citizens. The M.Phil. programme offers the opportunity to engage with key aspects of contemporary China, including its political and economic landscape, modern history, society, popular culture and language. Given China’s economic impact and international reach, this course equips its graduates to engage deeply with contemporary China.

The multidisciplinary nature of the course can accommodate students from a wide range of backgrounds. For those students who wish to acquire Mandarin, whether or not they have come in with any prior knowledge of the language, this programme provides them with the opportunity to develop their Mandarin in a relatively short time.

Delivered by expert faculty as well as regular guest speakers from business and industry, this programme will develop the skills necessary to succeed in an international environment. It is available as a one-year, full-time programme or a two-year, part-time programme.

Applicants will hold a Bachelors degree (minimum 2.1, or a GPA of 3.5, or equivalent from another country) from a recognised university. A background in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is helpful but not a requirement. Applicants must submit a personal statement (circa 500 words) that describes their background and the nature of their interest in the course.

Some applicants may be invited to attend an online interview as part of the evaluation process.

The M.Phil. in Chinese Studies doesn't require any specific prior knowledge of Chinese history, culture, or language.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.

Our graduates are in high demand and have pursued a wide range of careers including in business and industry, communications, public affairs, diplomacy, and arts and heritage, at the UN, at multinational corporations, and in local government. Graduates have also pursued further academic research.