Master of Chinese Studies
(N/0232/7/0015) (06/30) (MQA/PA18019)
Course Duration: Full-Time: 1 – 3 years; Part-Time: 2 – 5 years
Master of Chinese Studies is a coursework-mode programme, which focuses on Chinese literature, covering ancient Chinese literature, modern and contemporary literature, and literary theory. It also expands its scope to include world /global Chinese literature and Malaysian Chinese literature, enabling students to appreciate the rich and diverse dimensions of Chinese literature and cultivate a research mindset that transcends regions boundaries and integrates both past and present perspectives.
The course content is not limited to pure literature / literature alone, but also includes ancient text, Chinese philology, and linguistics helping students develop a holistic view of Chinese culture and literature.Courses of Study
Students are required to complete 40 credits to graduate, including 28 credits of core courses (equivalent to 7 courses), 6 credits of elective courses (equivalent to 2 courses), and 6 credits of research project. The courses are as follows
Core Courses
- Research Resources and Methodology
- Special Topics in Literary Theory Research
- Studies on Ancient Poems and Lyrics
- Studies on Ancient Fictions and Operas
- Studies on Ancient Prose
- Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature Research
- Special Topics in World Chinese Literature
Elective Courses (Choose two)
- Special Topics in Ancient Texts and Academic Thought
- Special Topics in Malaysian Chinese Literature
- Studies on Classic Works
- Studies on Popular Literature
- Specialized Study of Ancient Literary Authors
- Specialized Study of Modern and Contemporary Literary Authors
- Specialized Study of Chinese Philology
Research Project
Required word count for the research project: approximately 20,000 to 30,000 words
Career Opportunities
- Education and Research
- Media, Publishing and Journalism
- Clerks, Writer and Translator
English 
Chinese