Sinology

(Major 90)

Degree program: Master of Arts (RVO19)

General description

The major in Sinology broadens and deepens the knowledge and skills acquired at Bachelor’s level. It is an opportunity to specialized in selected fields such as the literature, culture, language, or history of knowledge of China, and equips candidates to do their own independent scholarly work. Those graduating from the program have demonstrated a mastery of spoken and written Chinese, the ability to work skilfully with primary sources in modern and classical Chinese, a knowledge of Chinese and international research in selected areas in the relevant academic languages, expertise in critically contextualizing information in relation to China, and general skills in addressing, presenting, and communicating complex issues in German, Chinese, and English. Thanks to the personal and social skills in relation to China acquired during the program, those completing the program are outstanding in terms of their ability to navigate one of Asia’s largest cultural and economic regions.

Admission requirements

For general Informations on Application see: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application; More Informations in regulations and admission requirements of the program of study.

Branch of studies

East Asian studies

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Arts UZH

Language of instruction

German