Chinese MSc (Res)

A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Chinese studies. The programme is a good stepping stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.<br/><br/>As a Masters by Research student, you will be part of a wider masters community while specialising in what most interests you right from the beginning of the programme. This is how it is different to a taught Masters (MSc).<br/><br/>Our research environment creates vital interdisciplinary linkages between China experts across the University of Edinburgh and beyond, including at other Scottish universities.<br/><br/>**Research excellence**<br/>In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), our research was submitted in the following categories:<br/><br/><br/>- Modern Languages and Linguistics<br/><br/><br/>- Politics and International Studies<br/><br/><br/>- Sociology<br/><br/><br/>- History<br/><br/><br/>- Theology and Religious Studies<br/><br/><br/>The results reaffirm Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities - third in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research in Modern Languages and Linguistics alone, according to Times Higher Educations REF power ratings.<br/><br/>Join our community and undertake a project comprising research assignments and a 15,000-word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor.<br/><br/>We have particular strengths in:<br/><br/><br/>- classical and modern Chinese literature<br/><br/><br/>- modern Chinese politics and society<br/><br/><br/>- modern Chinese family and religion<br/><br/><br/>- media<br/><br/><br/>- the performing arts and film<br/><br/><br/>- ancient Chinese philosophy and religion<br/><br/><br/>**Go beyond the books**<br/>Beyond the Books is a podcast from the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at research and the people who make it happen.<br/><br/>Listen to a mix of PhD, early career and established researchers talk about their journey to and through academia and about their current and recent research.