Entry Requirements
To be eligible, applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good health;
If you are applying for Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificates within two years are required (HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test. You can find information on: www.chinesetest.cn):
HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering, Economics or Management and Art;
HSK 5 above 210 for Humanities.
HSK Exemptions
The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the HSK:
Native speaker of Chinese;
The previous degree is fully taught in Chinese.
Be a bachelor's degree holder;
Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2022.
Relevant undergraduate academic background is required, or have completed undergraduate-level courses relevant to intended graduate major, with GPA 2.5 or above(Note: 4-Point GPA System);
Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University
Choose supervisor online when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor.
Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for the following Master's programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
Students applying to programs of arts must have relative academic background and submit a portfolio. Please refer to detailed application requirements under the program introduction on application website.
Some colleges give priority to applicants with work experience, such as MBA Center.
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Special Requirements
Online Interview Before Being Accepted: Required
You will need to attend an online interview through Skype or WeChat with the teacher before the result for your application was released.
Pay Deposit Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 5,000 RMBYou will need to pay 5,000 RMB as a deposit to the university before you can get admission letter, and usually it will be used as part of the tuition fee.
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Program Description
1. Cultivation Aims
This program includes three majors: ancient Chinese literature, modern and contemporary Chinese literature, Chinese philology, theory and criticism of literature and arts.
The research directions are: 1. history of development of the literature from pre-Qin to Ming and Qing dynasties. 2.developomeng of Chinese literature of 20th century. 3.modern Chinese dialectology and grammar. 4.literary criticism and methodology of 20th century, contemporary literature and the development of culture.
This program aims to cultivate qualified students who are well developed to lay a solid theoretical foundation in the Chinese language, literature and culture, acquire systematic specified knowledge and fairly good practical ability. They are also required to be able to undertake teaching, literature research and other social work.
2. Duration of the Program
This program generally lasts three years.3. Majors and Research Directions
1) Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
1. History of 20th century Chinese literature
2. Contempory literature and studies of culture
3. Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature and Chinese Folk Culture
4. Gender Politics and Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature2) Ancient Chinese literature
1. Chinese Poetics
2. Tang and Song Literature
3. Ming and Sing Literature3) Chinese Philology
1. Chinese dialectology
2. Chinese Grammar
3. Graphology
4. phonology4) Literary Theory and Criticism
1. Criticism and methodology
2. Theory of Film Literature
3. Theory and Criticism of Contemporary Culture4. Course Content (as listed below)
CategoryCourse NumberCourse NamePeriodCreditTermRemarksAcademic Degree Courses Political Theoretical Course 001000701Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism3021001000703Selected Readings of Marxist Classics6032First
Foreign Language001000704Public English10031, 2021000701Professional English4024Basic and Specialized Course 021102701Studies of Culture and Chinese Modernity4041Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Chinese Classical Literature, Literary Theory and Criticism,Chinese Classical bibliography, Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102714Monographic Studies of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature4042Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature 021102715Studies on history of Western Literary Criticism of 20th century4041Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Literary Theory and criticism, Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102716Studies of Chinese literary Thought of 20th century4042Literary Theory and criticism 021102711Theory of Comparative literature4043Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102705Studies of Ancient Chinese Bibliography4041Chinese Classical Literature, Chinese Classical Bibliography 021102706Monographic Studies of Chinese classic Writers and literary theory4043Chinese Classical Literature 021102717Study of edition and collation of Classical texts4042Chinese Classical Bibliography 021102707Theoretical Linguistics4043Chinese Linguistics and Philology 021102708Studies Modern Chinese4041021102709Study of History of Chinese4042Required courses Specialized Courses required Specialized Courses required Literature
Reading
Seminar021102901Reading of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Periodicals4044Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature 021102902Basic theory of culture studies4043Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Literary Theory and criticism, Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102903Studies of documents of History of Modern Chinese Literary thought4043Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Literary Theory and criticism 021102932Studies of documents of History of Contemporary Chinese Literary thought4043Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature 021102933Studies of Chinese Thought and Culture of Late-Qing Dynasty4042Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Literary Theory and criticism, Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102946Studies of documents of Western literary theory4044Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Literary Theory and criticism, Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102935Studies of History of Euro-American Literature4042Comparative Literature and World Literature 021102936Studies of documents of comparative literature4044021102937Monographic Studies of documents of Euro-American writers4043021102938Studies of documents of Chinese classic aesthetics4044Literary Theory and criticism 021102939Methodology of literary criticism4043021102947(to be confirmed)4043021102940Studies of documents of media culture4042021102910Studies of Poetry and Sao4043Chinese Classical Literature 021102913Introduction to Wen Xin Diao Long4043021102915Reading of Tang and Song dynasty poetry4042021102941studies of history of Chinese novel research4043021102911Bibliography of Qing dynasty Literature4044Chinese Classical Literature, Chinese Classical Bibliography 021102942Studies Of literature of Yuan and Ming dynasty4042021102927Bibliography and collation of classical texts4043Chinese Classical Bibliography 021102928Textual studies and collation of classical texts4043021102943An introduction to Zhuzi4043021102944Historical Studies of intellectual of Qing Dynasty and Min-guo4043021102916Documental reading of graphology4042Chinese Linguistics and Philology 021102945Documental reading of phonology4042021102918Documental reading Chinese dialectology4043021102919Documental reading of and Han and Zang linguistics4043021102920Reading of documents of theoretical linguistics4044021102921Documental Reading of Grammar4044Academic Seminar 25. Research and Thesis
5.1 After acquiring all the credits as required, candidates are eligible for conducting research on their theses.
5.2 Candidates begin the research work under guidance of their supervisors, conduct seminars on documentary resources, thesis preliminary conference and periodical reports on their theses during the second year. After consulting the discipline panel and obtaining the approval of the panel, candidates can start their specific studies and thesis writing. There must be 3 professors and associated professors attending the thesis preliminary conference.
5.3 Candidates must take part in the professor's research item. The thesis must be printed out and then submitted to the defense committee, which will make arrangement for the evaluation and defense of the theses.
5.4 The thesis writing should be conducted in accordance with "The Quantification Index on Research Achievements of Shanghai University for Master's and Doctoral Candidates."
5.5 The completed theses should be assessed and degrees conferred in accordance with "Regulations Concerning Academic Degrees in the People's Republic of China" and "Rules Concerning Academic Degrees in Shanghai University."
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible, applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good health;
If you are applying for Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificates within two years are required (HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test. You can find information on: www.chinesetest.cn):
HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering, Economics or Management and Art;
HSK 5 above 210 for Humanities.
HSK Exemptions
The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the HSK:
Native speaker of Chinese;
The previous degree is fully taught in Chinese.
Be a bachelor's degree holder;
Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2022.
Relevant undergraduate academic background is required, or have completed undergraduate-level courses relevant to intended graduate major, with GPA 2.5 or above(Note: 4-Point GPA System);
Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University
Choose supervisor online when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor.
Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for the following Master's programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
Students applying to programs of arts must have relative academic background and submit a portfolio. Please refer to detailed application requirements under the program introduction on application website.
Some colleges give priority to applicants with work experience, such as MBA Center.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Master RMB 26,000 per year
RMB 78,000 in total (About $ 15,919)Accommodation Fee International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Quad room RMB 35 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Quad room RMB 35 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) Shenyuan International Apartments in the east side: (for self-paid students only) Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Quad room RMB 35 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 103 Service Fee USD 54 Living Expense RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
*1. Information Page of Passport
A clear copy of your valid passport with your name, photo, birth date, place of birth, date of issue, date of expiry; Visa page is required for applicants who are currently in China. Visa page is required for applicants who are not in their home country.
*2. Academic Transcripts of Bachelor Degree
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate and transcripts of all grades shall be submitted timely after being received.*3. Statement of Financial Support
Certificate of your family financial situation background. You need to go to the bank to issue a deposit of your family financial situation.
You can download a template or sample from here.*4. Choose Supervisor Online and Get Accepted
Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for following Master programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
You can download a template or sample from here.*5. Certificate of No Criminal Record
For any applicants who can not get the Certificate of No Criminal Record at home country, please sign the No criminal record Commitment with Shanghai University.
You can download a template or sample from here.*6. Selfie video
Applicants should submit a video including self-introduction and study plan in China. avi, mov, or mp4 less than 50 MB are accepted. The language of the video should be consistent with the language of the program you are applying for (English or Chinese).
*7. ID photo
The passport-size photo (one-inch, 390*570) should be taken within the last six months, bareheaded, full-faced with blue-color background; the photo is required to submit as JPG image less than 100kb.
*8. Highest Degree Certificate
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate and transcripts of all grades shall be submitted timely after being received.*9. Two Letters of Recommendation with Signature
Written in English or Chinese by two different professors or associate professors or experts from related fields.
The referee’s signature and contact information are necessary.And the date of recommendation letter should not be earlier than September,2022.*10. Research Plan(including study plan and research proposal in China)
Written in English or Chinese (according to the teaching language of the program), more than 800 words, including research achievements so far (e.g. title and abstracts of graduation thesis or published paper), reasons of choosing SHU, study and research plan, future career plan, etc.
*11. Certificate of HSK
12. Others
Applicants for art majors should provide at least two examples of artworks; Applicants of music and film academy programs should provide audios and videos related to the major.
13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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·Duration: | 3 Years |
Teaching Language : | Chinese |
Application Deadline: | Jun 30 , 2024 |
Tuition : | RMB 26,000 Per Year |
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