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Study program
University
City

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Chinese Politics and Society
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Chinese Studies, Political Sciences
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS

English & German
Language
Winter semester: 15 Mar
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: September
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Course Description
All classes offered in the field of Contemporary Chinese Studies use English as the medium of instruction. Only the BA module on China that you have to do may be using German. Also, you will have to learn Chinese colloquial language at the beginner level with an intensive course before the first semester.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, Sociology, or Political and Social Studies.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
If you are still studying for your BA degree by the time of application, you have to submit a transcript of records with at least 150 ECTS. This is to ensure that you finish your BA degree before starting with the MA program.
GPA (German System) 2.20
GPA Comment
A grade of 2.2 or above. If you do fulfill all other formal requirements but have a BA grade below 2.2, you will be invited for an interview.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 72
IELTS
min 6
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with a German university entrance qualification (Abiturzeignis, English classes finished with grade "Befriedigend" or better), a foreign university entrance qualification that is equivalent to the German Abitur, or other proof that you already have finished training (e.g. an undergraduate degree) which required English skills equal to or better than the requirements listed above.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
- Completed BA degree in social science (at least 150 ECTS must be proven at the time of application).
- Very good knowledge of English (see language requirements).
- CV (in German or English).
- Letter of motivation (in English).