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Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary China, covering its people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy. It offers opportunities for internships and serves as a foundation for PhD studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time, 4 - 4 years part-time
Course Code
MC-CONTCS
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

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Join the Faculty of Arts and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences for a casual mini-expo showcasing our Masters and Honours programs.

China is a key global player with enormous influence. Australia has many links to China economically, culturally, socially and increasingly, politically. If you're interested in understanding China and its role in the world, the Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies (MCCS) could be for you.

The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies is a vibrant interdisciplinary program accommodating a wide range of interests. You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy of contemporary China.

You'll choose subjects from a wide range of disciplines including sociology, political science, international relations, media and cultural studies, law and Chinese language studies.

Put your knowledge of China into practice

Our flexible and varied course gives students interested in engaging with China in a professional context the opportunity to pursue their passions in business, media, government service, or non-government organisations. You can choose to pursue an internship to gain experience in international organisations, government, business, media or NGOs.

With expert tuition from China specialists, this course also serves as an academic bridge if you're aiming to start a PhD but require further background training or haven't yet chosen a discipline for doctoral studies.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Overview

Course overview

Overview

Join the Faculty of Arts and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences for a casual mini-expo showcasing our Masters and Honours programs.Register

China is a key global player with enormous influence. Australia has many links to China economically, culturally, socially and increasingly, politically. If you're interested in understanding China and its role in the world, the Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies (MCCS) could be for you.

The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies is a vibrant interdisciplinary program accommodating a wide range of interests. You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy of contemporary China.

You'll choose subjects from a wide range of disciplines including sociology, political science, international relations, media and cultural studies, law and Chinese language studies.

Put your knowledge of China into practice

Our flexible and varied course gives students interested in engaging with China in a professional context the opportunity to pursue their passions in business, media, government service, or non-government organisations. You can choose to pursue an internship to gain experience in international organisations, government, business, media or NGOs.

With expert tuition from China specialists, this course also serves as an academic bridge if you're aiming to start a PhD but require further background training or haven't yet chosen a discipline for doctoral studies.

Career pathways

Our flexible and varied course gives students interested in engaging with China in a professional context the opportunity to pursue their passions in business, media, government service, or non-government organisations. You can choose to pursue an internship to gain experience in international organisations, government, business, media or NGOs.