Chinese Studies MLitt
Course withdrawn
This programme has been withdrawn from 2027 entry. This means that we are unable to accept applications for this course.
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Overview
By joining our MLitt in Chinese Studies you will benefit from expert supervision covering a diverse range of disciplines. This course allows you to combine your interests and our expertise to achieve your research objectives whilst exploring something you are passionate about.
The Chinese Studies MLitt allows you to master advanced research skills through taught and research elements of the programme. These valuable skills can lead to a future PhD or a career in academia and related professions.
We offer expert supervision in the following research areas of Chinese Studies:
- Ethnicity, identity, Islam and Han settler colonialism, with a focus on Xinjiang, China (Dr Smith Finley)
- Film, media and celebrity studies (Prof Yu)
- Memory, archive and censorship (Prof Yu)
- Gender studies (Dr Smith Finley, Prof Yu)
Find out more about our Modern Languages research staff
You'll also benefit from the School's strong links with the Faculty Asian Research Group.
Find out more about the Faculty Asian Research Group
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