Chinese Studies

Background

The MSc in Chinese Studies is a new programme aimed at students interested in pursuing a range of careers involving China. It offers a truly inter-disciplinary approach. Students benefit from intensive teaching by specialists from different disciplines with a common interest in China, strong publishing profiles and international reputations.

You will acquire a broad grounding in Chinese society, economy, politics and culture, and have the opportunity to tailor your programme to suit your interests.

Our programme gives you the flexibility to combine cultural and political studies with introductory or more advanced modules in standard Chinese language (Mandarin).

The programme is small, and we actively promote student-centred teaching and guarantee individual dissertation supervision. Some classes are shared with students from other programmes, adding to the liveliness of classes and enriching debate.  The student body is extremely international.

China and Glasgow

Glasgow is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with a lively contemporary arts and culture scene. It has been named as a UNESCO City of Music, making it part of the Creative Cities Network. While studying here, you can benefit from various organizations within and beyond the University:

• The Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow is a partnership with Nankai University supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Office for Chinese Language (Hanban). A primary purpose of the Institute is to teach the Chinese language. The Institute will also organise cultural activities, including lectures and exhibitions.
• The Scottish Centre for Chinese Social Science Research, based at this University, brings together scholars doing cutting edge research on China across a range of social science disciplines.
• The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) has its Scottish office in Glasgow and organizes regular industry briefings. Individual membership is available on a subscription basis.
• The Cross-Party Group on China at the Scottish Parliament brings together figures from civil society, business and politics with an interest in China. Membership is open to the public and events are held several times a year when parliament is in session.
• The City of Glasgow, through Culture and Sport Glasgow (C&SG) has significant resources relating to China, including important Chinese art collections held by the Burrell Collection. 
• Ricefield Chinese Arts and Cultural Centre delivers high quality events in the city including art exhibitions and film screenings.
• The Scotland-China Association (Glasgow Branch) organizes seminars and informal dinners where you can meet people from Glasgow with an interest in China.