Sinology

(Minor 30)

Degree program: Master of Arts (RVO19)

General description

The minor in Sinology deepens the knowledge and skills acquired at Bachelor’s level. It is an opportunity to explore in more depth a selected specialist field 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 an advanced knowledge of more of these areas, a mastery of spoken and written standard Chinese, a familiarity with working with primary sources, a knowledge of 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 and experience in relation to China acquired during the program, those completing the program are able to skilfully 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

30 ECTS Credits

Language of instruction

German, English