Master of Chinese Studies
Southern University College · Skudai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
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🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Research Resources and Methodology
- Special Topics in Literary Theory Research
- Studies on Ancient Poems and Lyrics
- Studies on Ancient Fictions and Operas
- Studies on Ancient Prose
- Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature Research
- Special Topics in World Chinese Literature
- Elective courses (choose two) including Special Topics in Ancient Texts and Academic Thought
- Elective courses (choose two) including Special Topics in Malaysian Chinese Literature
- Elective courses (choose two) including Studies on Classic Works
- Elective courses (choose two) including Studies on Popular Literature
- Elective courses (choose two) including Specialized Study of Ancient Literary Authors
- Elective courses (choose two) including Specialized Study of Modern and Contemporary Literary Authors
- Elective courses (choose two) including Specialized Study of Chinese Philology
- Research Project
- Research project word count requirement: approximately 20,000 to 30,000 words
- Preparation and completion of the graduation research work
Curriculum
Master of Chinese Studies (Coursework): 40 credit hours total (28 core credits across 7 core courses, 6 elective credits across 2 elective courses, and 6 credits for the research project).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core courses (first block) | Research Resources and Methodology | 4 | 20 |
| Special Topics in Literary Theory Research | 4 | |||
| Studies on Ancient Poems and Lyrics | 4 | |||
| Studies on Ancient Fictions and Operas | 4 | |||
| Studies on Ancient Prose | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core courses (second block) and electives | Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature Research | 4 | 14 |
| Special Topics in World Chinese Literature | 4 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Special Topics in Ancient Texts and Academic Thought | 3 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Special Topics in Malaysian Chinese Literature | 3 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Studies on Classic Works | 0 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Studies on Popular Literature | 0 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Specialized Study of Ancient Literary Authors | 0 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Specialized Study of Modern and Contemporary Literary Authors | 0 | |||
| Elective courses (choose two): Specialized Study of Chinese Philology | 0 | |||
| Semester 3 | Research project | Research Project | 6 | 6 |
| Total | Core courses, elective courses (choose two), and research project | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build advanced academic and research competence in Chinese literature, including ancient literature, modern and contemporary literature, and literary theory, supporting roles in education and research.
- You gain subject-specialist preparation for work connected to media, publishing, and journalism where Chinese language and literature knowledge is a direct advantage.
- You develop research-informed writing and analysis skills that support careers as clerks, writers, and translators.
- You graduate with a master-level qualification focused on Chinese literary studies, helping you qualify for higher responsibility in related fields and career progression.
- The programme’s research-based project helps you produce a substantive dissertation-style work, strengthening your profile for continued postgraduate study or research careers.
Employability rate
For graduates of Chinese studies and related literature research fields in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% and unemployment around 22%, reflecting steady hiring linked to education, publishing, media, and cultural language roles.
Overall, the outlook is stable when you combine your coursework with the programme’s research project output and actively position your skills for teaching, translation, and publishing-related opportunities.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or equivalent | International applicants must hold a recognised bachelor's degree or its equivalent from outside Malaysia for admission to this master's programme. The programme page states that entry requirements follow Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) programme standards and are subject to the university Senate’s approval. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 40600 / total program | Official tuition for Master of Chinese Studies (coursework) shown as 1-3 years tuition & misc fees total: 40,600 (listed as tuition & misc fees; student pass renewal and other charges may be separate). |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | Application fee amount listed in Southern University College 2026 international student programme fees sheet. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
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Pre-application & reviews
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
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| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm your eligibility
Check that you meet the international-entry academic requirement for the Master of Chinese Studies at Southern University College. The programme page states that entry requirements comply with MQA programme standards and are subject to the university Senate’s approval.
Prepare your application documents
Gather your passport and academic records that support your previous degree qualifications. Ensure your documents are ready for submission and can be verified as part of the international applicant review process by the university.
Submit your online application
Submit your application through the university’s official process for international postgraduate admissions. Complete all required forms carefully and make sure your submitted information matches your supporting documents.