University master's degrees
University Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Spanish Speakers

The only university master's degree in Spain devoted entirely to Chinese teaching, with a markedly profession-oriented approach.

Official Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Spanish Speakers

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Access

Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.

Admission requirements

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The master’s program is preferably open to graduates in Translation and Interpreting, East Asian Studies, or Educational Sciences, as well as degree holders in Pedagogy, Philology, and equivalent studies. Applications from graduates in other fields will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate at least one year of professional experience related to Chinese language teaching, whether for children or adults.

All candidates must meet the following language requirements:

  • Chinese: be a native speaker or provide proof of an advanced level through recognized certifications, such as the advanced certificate from Official Language Schools (EOI), HSK level 5, or TOCFL level 5.
  • Spanish: be a native speaker or demonstrate a minimum B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Selection criteria

Part of the information in this section is under evaluation by the Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema universitari de Catalunya (AQU)

If the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, admission will be based on the following priority criteria:

  • Degree and academic record related to the master’s program: 30%
  • Professional experience related to Chinese language teaching: 30%
    Continuous or occasional activities (minimum six months) in educational contexts will be valued. This experience must be certified through official documents issued by educational institutions or similar entities.
  • Motivation letter and personal interview: 40%
    Interest, vocation, and suitability for the discipline will be assessed. When deemed appropriate, an interview will be conducted to explore academic, professional, and linguistic aspects in greater depth.

Complementary training

No supplementary courses are foreseen.