Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Chinese Studies)
University of CambridgeCourse Overview
The MPhil Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Chinese Studies) at University of Cambridge is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MPhil programme in Chinese Studies is offered as a one-year programme which aims to give postgraduate students an opportunity to develop their analytical, research and writing skills in preparation for further academic research or entry to professions requiring such skills. It is designed for highly motivated future researchers who have a substantial undergraduate background in Chinese Studies or related fields but need more exposure to topic-specific or discipline-based analytical frameworks and more intensive training in primary source language(s) and research skills. This MPhil is on... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | This MPhil is only suitable for those with demonstrable experience and ability in independent academic research. This MPhil programme is taken by thesis only. Learning outcomes At the end of the MPhil programme, students will be expected to have: acquired the ability to read, interpret, and translate primary sources in Modern and/or Classical Chinese acquired a good knowledge of the general scholarship on modern and/or pre-modern Chinese culture(s) acquired an in-depth knowledge of the secondary |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£37,856
per year
Home Student Fee
£16,109
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £30,000 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £39,500 | £54,000 |
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