History of Art and Chinese Studies MA (Hons)

You will study history of art and Chinese studies in equal depth with this joint honours programme. <br/>Our degree takes advantage of the University of Edinburghs long-standing tradition of studying Asian literary and visual culture, and our wider expertise in art from different periods and places. <br/><br/>On this programme, you will learn to read, write and speak modern standard Chinese to an advanced level. No prior knowledge is required. <br/><br/>The programme benefits from a growing global market and interest in Asian art. It also takes in a full survey of art from around the world, from around the year 500 to the present. <br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh?**<br/><br/>Edinburgh is a world-leading festival city filled with galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries and collections. Its resources for studying art, languages and cultures are exceptional.<br/><br/>We are the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate honours programmes in Chinese. This means you can study: <br/><br/><br/>* modern standard Chinese in the context of Chinese history and culture <br/><br/><br/>* a broader survey of the history of art, specialising in your honours years in the periods or topics that interest you most <br/><br/><br/>You will spend Year 3 at a university in China or Taiwan. This will provide you with an immersive language experience and enable you to visit Asian artworks and cultural sites first-hand.<br/><br/>When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.