About the Programme

厦门大学中文专业原隶属于人文学院。学院历史悠久, 学科积淀深厚,前身系1921年创办的国文系和1926 年成立的厦大国学研究院,鲁迅、林语堂等著名作家学者曾在此执教。它致力于研究中华文化的核心价值理念及优良传承,获中国教育部授予的“国家文科基础学科人才培养和科学研究基地”、“国家级精品课程”,其下的中文系、哲学系、历史系如今都已发展为独立的院系,成为中国语言、文学、历史、哲学研究教育的领跑者。

在厦门大学马来西亚分校开设的中文硕士课程旨在培养学生在中国语言、古代文学、现当代文学、哲学、 历史等领域的研究兴趣,掌握相关学科的研究方法和学术写作能力。毕业生将具备一定程度的科研能力,为进一步攻读博士课程奠定基础,也可进入教育业、传媒业、商业等领域发展。

The Chinese Studies programme at Xiamen University has a long history of scholastic excellence since its establishment in 1921. Famous scholars such as Lu Xun and Lin Yutang were once the teaching staff of this programme. It has been accorded the honour of being the "National Talents Training and Research Base for Fundamental Studies in Humanities" and the "National Quality Courses" provider by China's Ministry of Education. It has evolved to become the torch-bearer in the provision of education in the fields of Chinese linguistics and literature studies.

The Master Programme of Chinese Studies at Xiamen University Malaysia aims to nurture students' research interest in the fields of Chinese linguistics, classical Chinese literature, modern Chinese literature, philosophy and history studies. The students will be trained in the areas of research methods and academic writing. Upon graduation, students will be equipped with certain degree of research capacity sufficient for their further academic pursuits. The graduates may also engage in industries such as education, mass media and business.

Programme Highlights

• 备受国家与环球认可的研究型培养方案。
• 来自中国和世界各地知名大学的优秀师资团队。
• 培养能肩负促进中外交流合作重任的语言、文化专家。
• 增强对中华文化的了解,促进多元文化社会的繁荣。
• 完美的教育衔接,有机会在厦门大学本部继续学习深造
• A research-oriented programme, accredited and recognised nationwide and globally.
• An excellent team of faculty members from renowned universities in China and other countries worldwide.
• To train language and culture experts who will be able to promote friendship and collaboration between China and the rest of the world.
• To enhance understanding of Chinese culture and heritage, eventually contributing to the prosperity of a culturally diverse society.
• A seamless pathway to doctorate programs at XMUM or XMU China.

Career Opportunities

• 艺术、文化、教育、科研、传媒、出版、写作、行政、公关、 对外交流、全球营销、国际业务等。
• Widely sought after in the fields of Arts and Culture, Education and Academia, Media and Publication, Writing and Creation, Administration, Public relations, Transnational communication, Global Marketing, International Business, etc.

Entry Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate; OR
• A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and not meeting a CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years' working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; OR
• Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the department and meet the minimum CGPA based on (I) to (III); AND
• Chinese Language - a credit in SPM or a Grade B6 in UEC or HSK Level 5 (minimum score of 210) or the equivalent.
• International applicants must achieve a minimum of Band 3.5 in MUET OR IELTS 5.0 OR the equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR, High B1.

*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor

List of Courses Offered

*Students with credits in Chinese courses in previous result slips (UPSR/STPM/UEC/A-Level/Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma/SPM/O-Level/HSK, etc.) can be exempted from Chinese 1 and Selected Topics on China.