MAChinese Studies (English)
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Expert in Chinese Studies) |
| Accreditation | FNYF/1659-3/2024 |
| Tuition fee | €3,500 per semester |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: |
| Examination fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (or higher) Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in Oriental Languages and Cultures Specialized in Chinese Studies. In the case of a BA degree from another field of study, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts from your BA degree as well as course descriptions will be requested. The applicant must have 50 credits from the fields of history, linguistics, literature and culture of Oriental Languages and Cultures specialized in Chinese study programme. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Important Information: Bear in mind that providing us with your personal data (name, mother’s name, email, passport number, etc.) is your responsibility and yours only. We cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by incomplete, misspelled or false data (re-issuing a letter of acceptance may take considerable time). |
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| Language requirements | English Chinese Chinese: AND English: Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate a very good level of English-language skills. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. Also called “Letter of recommendation.” From a former instructor and/or employer. A motivation letter must be added to your application. The general guidelines and expectations for the letter are: — Transcript of records Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English Optional documents for admissions Application deadlines Period 1: (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/2025 23:59 (CET) The application procedure includes 2 periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them. The applicants of each period have the same chance to get admittance for the programme. However, please note, that the Faculty of Humanities ELTE reserves the right to cancel the entrance periods in case the number of the admitted applicants reaches the limit during the previous entrance periods. Procedure of the application BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF OUR UNIVERSITY PLEASE DO NOT MISS TO ADD IN THE MESSAGE SECTION: For further information regarding fee transferring please visit the Faculty’s website Entrance examination and selection process Type of entrance examination: oral Procedure of the entrance examination For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty’s website |
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Overview
Short description
The goal of this program is to provide reliable, authentic knowledge on Chinese culture, both ancient and modern. Students will acquire the necessary knowldge and tools in order to conduct valuable research work on several areas of Sinology, including linguistics, literature, history, etc., according to one’s own interests.
This program is recommended to applicants who have completed a BA program, preferably in a Chinese studies related field, possess the necessary language skills and cultural background, which can form a basis for advanced research work. International students will be offered the opportunity to learn and acquire western methods of scientific research work, based on the long tradition of western Sinology, and complemented with the tools of modern digital technology.
This program enables students to process relevant data on specific research topics, related to certain areas of Sinology, internalize a western scientific approach, and methods of argumentation.
Strength of program
Professors participating in the program are internationally acknowledged researchers, with vast connections worldwide, able to provide authentic knowledge and research tools for an international audience as well.
Programme structure
Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty:
www.btk.elte.hu/master-programmes
Career opportunities
Career opportunities
They can work for research institutes, or global companies, worldwide. They can become teachers of Chinese language and culture, or continue their studies at PhD level, either at our university, or anywhere else in the world.
Job examples:
—Research fellow
—director of international affairs (with focus on China)
—teacher of Chinese language and culture
—translator specialized in Chinese language
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