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Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies
China is a key global player with enormous influence. Australia has many links to China economically, culturally, socially and increasingly, politically. If you’re interested in understanding China and its role in the world, the Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies (MCCS) could be for you. The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies is a vibrant interdisciplinary program accommodating a wide range of interests. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy of contemporary China. You’ll choose subjects from a wide range of disciplines including sociology, political science, international relations, media and cultural studies, law and Chinese language studies.
PhD Program
CCCS welcomes enquiries from prospective graduate students with strong analytical skills in the social sciences who are interested in pursuing PhD research on contemporary China’s economy, politics, society, and environment. Our team of experienced researchers offers supervision across a wide range of topics, including economic development, politics, trade and security, crime, civil society, social policy, urbanisation, agricultural development, and environmental management.
Enquiries should be directed to china-centre@unimelb.edu.au.
Scholarship Opportunities
Applicants should consider theAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship and other scholarship opportunities available at the University, includingGraduate Research Scholarships and the Faculty of ArtsGraduate research scholarships.
Students can reach out to the Australia Awards team at aus-awards[at]unimelb.edu.au and your in-country contact for specific eligibility information about the Australia Awards Scholarship .
For a comprehensive overview of available opportunities, prospective students are encouraged to visit the University of Melbourne Scholarships website. This platform allows applicants to filter scholarships based on their individual circumstances, helping students to identify potential funding options relevant to their situation.
