Chinese

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc (Res) Full-time 1 Year Languages

About this course

A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Chinese studies. The programme is a good stepping stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.

As a Masters by Research student, you will be part of a wider masters community while specialising in what most interests you right from the beginning of the programme. This is how it is different to a taught Masters (MSc).

Our research environment creates vital interdisciplinary linkages between China experts across the University of Edinburgh and beyond, including at other Scottish universities.

Research excellence In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), our research was submitted in the following categories:

  • Modern Languages and Linguistics

  • Politics and International Studies

  • Sociology

  • History

  • Theology and Religious Studies

    The results reaffirm Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities - third in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research in Modern Languages and Linguistics alone, according to Times Higher Education's REF power ratings.

    Join our community and undertake a project comprising research assignments and a 15,000-word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor.

    We have particular strengths in:

  • classical and modern Chinese literature

  • modern Chinese politics and society

  • modern Chinese family and religion

  • media

  • the performing arts and film

  • ancient Chinese philosophy and religion

    Go beyond the books Beyond the Books is a podcast from the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at research and the people who make it happen.

    Listen to a mix of PhD, early career and established researchers talk about their journey to and through academia and about their current and recent research.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Edinburgh

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Edinburgh

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc (Res)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Edinburgh
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Languages