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Study mode

Full time

Duration

24 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Classics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The programme focuses on studying and researching the ancient religions, languages and great texts of China.

Students will study the ‘ancient wisdom’ of China, which is of great cultural significance and is increasingly seen as relevant to contemporary concerns, such as personal and societal well-being and sustainability.

What you will learn

This Programme will focus on advanced-level engagement with Classical Chinese Confucian texts and the spiritual, cultural and political values and practices that they embody.

Modules will focus on enhancing understanding of Classical Chinese and methodologies such as textual criticism, commentary, and textual analysis.

This will be followed by modules which are thematically organised around the study of key texts from within The Complete Library of the Four Branches Literature and The Essence Encyclopedia of the Four Branches of Literature. Textual study modules are thematically focused and will consider issues such as the origins and content of key texts, and the history of and developments in translation and commentary.

Research Methodology for the Study of Sinology (SICH7023) will focus on enhancing the study of Sinology and the understanding of Classical Chinese language and methodologies such as textual criticism, commentary, and textual analysis.

Assessment Methods

The MA in Confucian Classical Studies will have a special appeal to students who wish to study ancient Chinese texts, develop a rich and deep knowledge of traditional Chinese Classical texts, and apply this knowledge to their own lives and others.

Students will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the subject and to study using the unique pedagogic approach derived from the ‘Royal Great Learning’ (????) educational model, which relies upon intensive textual study and reflection.

Students will study at the Academy of Sinology at UWTSD, a newly established Academy in Lampeter which focuses upon training for Sage teachers, who through example will have a real impact on society via their own daily moral practices and teaching activities.

Modules

Classical Chinese Texts in English (20 Credits) - Core
Confucian Classical Studies (20 Credits) - Core
Dissertation: Classical Chinese Textual Studies (60 Credits) - Core
Interpretation of The Four Books (20 Credits) - Core
Readings from The Compilation of Books and Writings on the Important Governing Principles (20 Credits) - Core
Readings from the Governing Principle of Ancient China (20 Credits) - Core
Research Methodology for the Study of Sinolofy (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,000

Entry requirements

Each application will be considered on its own merit and will be based upon an interview with relevant teaching staff within the University and the Academy of Sinology. The bilingual nature of the programme requires a degree of competency in both Chinese and English.