Contemporary China: The University of Manchester

Course description

The MA Contemporary China aims at developing students' interest and knowledge of contemporary China from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Through the study of history, religion and society, language and culture, politics, international relations and economic development, it provides students a thorough grounding in critical theoretical approaches to Chinese Studies and contemporary Chinese society, and prepares them for a career in or relating to China.

Upon completing this course, you will have detailed knowledge of the significant events that have characterised modern and contemporary China, and be familiar with a range of primary and secondary sources in the field. You will also develop an understanding of the economic development of China and its political system, and the role of late-20 th-century reforms in its economic transformation and its position within the global context. You will have mastered relevant critical theories and paradigms in Chinese Studies and be able to apply them appropriately to new problems and issues.

Course aims

The course aims to:

• develop students' interest and knowledge of contemporary China from a range of disciplinary perspectives.
• through the study of history, religion and society, language and culture, politics, international relations and economic development, it provides students a thorough grounding in critical theoretical approaches to Chinese Studies and contemporary Chinese society.
• prepare students for a career in or relating to China.

Entry requirements

• Academic entry qualification overview: A good first degree or upper second class Honours or equivalent in a related subject area (arts, humanities and social sciences).
• English language: Students whose first language is not English require an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in the writing component or a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (internet-based test).