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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CHINESE STUDIES

Qualification: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
Award Type and NFQ Level: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (9)
Course code: PDCN
CAO/PAC code: MH72A
Closing date: 10 July 2020

	Details
	The Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese Studies aims to provide students who already have a background in Chinese language and culture at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on the conflict and communication within the Sinosphere (mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) and between China and the West. The programme introduces students to academic research, new ideas and theoretical approaches. It aims to equip students with academic, analytical, creative, reflective and presentation skills in order to foster interest and involvement in the field of Chinese languages, literatures and cultures. It also aims to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of important concepts of Chinese languages, literatures, cultures and societies, in particular with regard to mainland China.

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese Studies aims to provide students who already have a background in Chinese language and culture at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on the conflict and communication within the Sinosphere (mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) and between China and the West. The programme introduces students to academic research, new ideas and theoretical approaches. It aims to equip students with academic, analytical, creative, reflective and presentation skills in order to foster interest and involvement in the field of Chinese languages, literatures and cultures. It also aims to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of important concepts of Chinese languages, literatures, cultures and societies, in particular with regard to mainland China.

	Entry requirements
	BA in Chinese Studies (with at least II.1 Honours degree), or equivalent. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants. Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

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	Course structure
	The structure of the Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) in Chinese Studies is very similar to the MA in Chinese Studies. However, it is awarded after completing 60 credits of taught modules, whereas the MA is awarded after completing 90 credits of taught modules and the MA thesis (30 credits). Duration: 1 year Full-time Disclaimer The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study. The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates. Courses / Abort Toggle Print Eco-Print \| Abort One of the following errors has occurred: The application is currently under maintenance. Please try again later. You do not have the right privileges to display the page. The page requested does not exist. The communication was corrupted. Please try again. If the problem persists please contact <admissions@mu.ie>

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Programme Director Dr. Zhouxiang Lu
Tel +353-1-474 7183
Fax +353-1-708 3740
Email Chinese.department@mu.ie
Website www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chinese
Address Chinese Studies, School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: The programme can deliver much-needed specialisms (and ultimately specialists) in Chinese language, culture, history and society. It was designed for competent students with a BA in Chinese Studies who want to pursue a professional career in the field of Chinese-EU (and Irish) relations in political, economic, business, diplomatic, pedagogical, historical, cultural and related fields. The Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese Studies equips students for a number of career paths. These include: teaching at various levels, school management, business, politics, publishing, materials’ development, translation, adult education and support, further study at MA, MLitt or PhD level. Postgraduate options: For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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