Verified programme sheet
Master of Arts in Chinese Studies
Master of Arts in Chinese Studies is a master's degree route in study at Han Chiang University College of Communication under postgraduate programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
2 years minimum; may extend to 4 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Tuition
From RM12,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.
Intakes
Year-round applications • intakes in April +2 more
Campus
Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.75; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50 and below 2.75 subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent below CGPA 2.50 with at least 5 years relevant working experience, subject to internal assessment.
English requirement
International students: IELTS 5 or equivalent. The page also states students who do not meet the English requirement may take HCUC’s Intensive English Course (IEC).
Additional checks
Proof of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing ability is required. Applicants must submit a research proposal of about 2,000 words covering objectives, materials, methods and references. For non-Chinese / unrelated-field students, 3 prerequisite courses (9 credits) are required.
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Official page states degree holders may work in academic research and professional teaching, and may serve in higher education institutions, research institutions, publishing houses and cultural organisations.
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School of Chinese Studies / Postgraduate
Master
Full-time or part-time (part-time stated as limited to Malaysian citizens)
2 years minimum; may extend to 4 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia
Year-round applications; intakes in April, August, November
From RM12,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.
Official page states degree holders may work in academic research and professional teaching, and may serve in higher education institutions, research institutions, publishing houses and cultural organisations.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.75; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50 and below 2.75 subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent below CGPA 2.50 with at least 5 years relevant working experience, subject to internal assessment.
International students: IELTS 5 or equivalent. The page also states students who do not meet the English requirement may take HCUC’s Intensive English Course (IEC).
Proof of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing ability is required. Applicants must submit a research proposal of about 2,000 words covering objectives, materials, methods and references. For non-Chinese / unrelated-field students, 3 prerequisite courses (9 credits) are required.
HCUC accreditation page indicates provisional accreditation for the new *Sarjana Sastera Pengajian Cina* / Master of Arts in Chinese Studies. Table entry: (R/0232/7/0004) (08/32) (MQA/PA13890); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/e24/08265.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
HCUC accreditation page indicates provisional accreditation for the new *Sarjana Sastera Pengajian Cina* / Master of Arts in Chinese Studies. Table entry: (R/0232/7/0004) (08/32) (MQA/PA13890); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/e24/08265.
Award
Master
Division
School of Chinese Studies / Postgraduate
Study mode
Part Time
Programme family
Postgraduate Programmes
Notes
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Institution Funding
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Deadline
Official FAQ says scholarship/bursary application closes one week after commencement of Year 1 Semester 1
Chancellor Scholarship
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Not clearly stated on the official public scholarship page
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Deadline
Official FAQ says scholarship/bursary application closes one week after commencement of Year 1 Semester 1
EPF Withdrawal
Scholarship offered by Han Chiang University College of Communication.
Han Chiang Recognition Scholarship
Scholarship offered by Han Chiang University College of Communication.
Not clearly stated on the official public scholarship page
Not clearly stated on the official public scholarship page
Deadline
Official FAQ says scholarship/bursary application closes one week after commencement of Year 1 Semester 1