Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA (Expert in Chinese Studies)
Course code	Arts and Humanities

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in Oriental Languages and Cultures Specialized in Chinese Studies. In the case of a BA degree from another field of study, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts from your BA degree as well as course descriptions will be requested. The applicant must have 50 credits from the fields of history, linguistics, literature and culture of Oriental Languages and Cultures specialized in Chinese study programme. The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). Details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Chinese Chinese: Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, HSK – Level 4 or B2 in Chinese (CEFR) AND English: Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate a very good level of English-language skills.

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. — Transcript of records — CV: Curriculum Vitae in English, in MS Word format with one low resolution photo — Motivation letter: a maximum of 500 words — Research work plan (A preliminary research proposal for a proposed thesis project with a study and research plan (detailed outline of your field of interest), a preliminary bibliography (indicating what the applicant has read already) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You have to upload your research plan by the last day of the application period. — Copy of the main pages of the passport. Scanned, in colour, all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid — Language certificate. Official test result or certificate must be provided (see program specific proficiency requirements) Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English Optional documents for admissions — Letter of Reference: Also called “Letter of recommendation.” From a former instructor and/or employer — Letter of Authorization: If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without.

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Overview

The goal of this program is to provide reliable, authentic knowledge on Chinese culture, both ancient and modern. Students will acquire the necessary knowldge and tools in order to conduct valuable research work on several areas of Sinology, including linguistics, literature, history, etc., according to one’s own interests.

This program is recommended to applicants who have completed a BA program, preferably in a Chinese studies related field, posess the necessary language skills and cultural background, which can form a basis for advanced research work. International students will be offered the opportunity to learn and acquire western methods of scientific research work, based on the long tradition of western Sinology, and complemented with the tools of modern digital technology.

This program enables students to process relevant data on specific research topics, related to certain areas of Sinology, internalize a western scientific approach, and methods of argumentation.

Strength of program: Professors participating in the program are internationally acknowledged researchers, with vast connections worldwide, able to provide authentic knowledge and research tools for an international audience as well.

Entry requirements: B2 level in Chinese and English, BA degree in Oriental Studies and Cultures, specialized in Chinese

Entrance exam: Yes

Type of entrance exam: oral

Entrance exam location: Electronic

Entrance exam description: The application documents are processed by the Department of International Affairs and then forwarded to the department responsible for the given degree programme. The department checks the documents and organizes an interview by telephone, online (e.g. Skype) or in person. After the entrance interview, the department comes to a decision and informs the Department of International Affairs.

Contact:
Mr Rezső Jarmalov
Stipendium Hungaricum coordinator
stipendiumhungaricum@btk.elte.hu

Minimum number of scholarship holders: 2

Maximum number of scholarship holders: 20

Link: www.elte.hu/en/find-degree-program

Programme structure

Chinese Studies

Career opportunities

They can work for research institutes, or global companies, worldwide. They can become teachers of Chinese language and culture, or continue their studies at PhD level, either at our university, or anywhere else in the world.

Job examples:
Research fellow, director of international affairs (with focus on China), teacher of Chinese language and culture, translator specialized in Chinese language, etc.