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MA in Chinese Studies (with at least a II.2 degree respectively), or equivalent.
Students who do not hold an MA or equivalent qualification (only admitted in exceptional cases) may be required to take modules from the SMLLC MA programme. Students may, in consultation with their supervisor and the Head of School, take additional MA modules.

The student, in consultation with his/her supervisor, will devise a research plan. It is advised that students also avail of the opportunity to take Language Specific modules (CN610, CN 620), Generic / Transferrable Skills modules (GST11, GST13, GST15 or other) and / or Subject-specific / Advanced Specialist modules (any of the CN84X modules, e.g. CN841, CN842 or ID843).

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.

Year 1

CHINESE STUDIES The MLitt in Chinese Studies offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture. The research profiles of staff members are varied, covering cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on: Chinese nationalism and quest for national identity; the conflict and communication between China and the West; China’s sport policy and practice; Chinese martial arts; comparative philosophy; philosophy in literature; Chinese Buddhism. Students can graduate with the MLitt degree or, provided that their research is deemed of appropriate standard by the School Research Student Progression Committee, they can transfer into the structured PhD programme in Chinese Studies. Commences September (or other agreed time) Notes: All students should consult with their supervisor before registering for modules. This is especially important in the first year of your research studies as not all modules are suitable for Year 1 students. Modules with a FM or GST prefix are managed by the Research Development Office. Please consult with your supervisor before registering for these modules. Students who wish to register for FM and GST modules in semester 2 must contact the MU Research Skills Development Programme rsdp@mu.ie. CNR600 - CHINESE STUDIES Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACADEMIC WRITING MODULE GST3 5 2 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS: CONFERENCE PRESENTATION FM806 5 Year-Long CONFERENCE ORGANISATION FM801 5 Year-Long CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION AND EVALUATION ML801 5 Year-Long ETHICS AND ACADEMIC PRACTICE FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS GST15 5 Year-Long FINDING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RESEARCH GST2 5 Year-Long GRANT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE GST8 5 Year-Long INNOVATION AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION GST10 5 2 ISSUES AND STRATEGIES IN CONTEMPORARY MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES ID811 5 1 OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION FM805 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1 5 1 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1X 5 2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYABILITY GST1 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - THESIS COMPLETION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT GST11 5 2 RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION GST13 5 1 RESEARCH PLACEMENT FM803 5 Year-Long RESEARCH SKILLS 1: DATA COLLECTION CFA603 5 1 SEMINAR SERIES FM808 5 Year-Long SMLLC RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM ID841 5 Year-Long WINTER SCHOOL/SUMMER SCHOOL/SHORT COURSE FM807 5 Year-Long WORK-BASED PLACEMENT FM802 5 Year-Long

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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The MLitt in Chinese Studies equips students for a number of career paths. These include: teaching at various levels (including university), economic and cultural exchanges between China and Ireland (or Europe), school management, business, politics, publishing, materials’ development, adult education and support, further study to PhD level. The PhD in Chinese Studies at Maynooth University offers a tailored follow-on programme to the MLitt.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site