Chinese Studies alumni

Read stories from our graduates in Chinese and find out how to connect with former classmates.

Chinese is such an exciting language to study. It can open so many doors, but we know that it can sometimes be difficult to know where to find those doors and how to knock. I hope our alumni network will provide a platform for students and graduates to share experience and expertise, allowing students to graduate with a clearer understanding of what their skills are, why they matter and how to apply them - wherever their interests may lie.

Eleanor De Renzy Channer Chinese MA (Hons) graduate, 2025, and Founder of Edinburgh Chinese Studies Alumni Association

Stay connected

Join our the Edinburgh Chinese Studies Alumni Association group on LinkedIn to collaborate and connect with Chinese Studies graduates.

Find out about masters or graduate programmes and get notifications about job and networking opportunities, including with partner associations such as Young China Watchers.


I want future students to feel like they’ve not only chosen a degree programme, but that they’ve joined a community that will support and enrich their engagement with the Chinese-speaking world throughout their studies and career. Whether you're a current or past student of Chinese at the University of Edinburgh, welcome to our network!

  • Eleanor De Renzy Channer
    Chinese MA (Hons) graduate, 2025
Edinburgh Chinese Studies Alumni Association logo with red Chinese dragon wrapped around a thistle

The China Future Society brings together students interested in Chinese politics, current affairs, language and careers by providing networking opportunities, expert talks and career-focused events. The committee is made up mainly of students from our Asian Studies department but is open to students from all subjects.

China Future Society on the Edinburgh University Students' Association website

China Future Society LinkedIn group

China Futures Society on Instagram

As a University of Edinburgh graduate, you are part of a global community of over 300,000 people. Find out how to connect with them.

Global University of Edinburgh alumni groups


The Careers Service is here for you both on campus and digitally. Their Careers Consultants can support you with all aspects of your career planning and decision making.

Their services are available to all students throughout the year, including holidays. From CV feedback to interview practice, summer placements to graduate posts, careers fairs to alumni events, the service is all about inspiring futures!

You can meet with The Careers Service on campus and online. They offer:

  • general information and advice drop-ins - no pre-booking necessary, Monday to Friday at the Main Library
  • careers discussions - book two days in advance (opens at 8am every day), Monday to Friday
  • practice interviews - book up to three weeks in advance

Interested in studying with us? 

We are the only university in Scotland to teach both single and joint honours undergraduate honours programmes in Chinese. At postgraduate level, we offer a Masters by Research and PhD in Chinese Studies and programmes in East Asian Studies, both taught and research, with the opportunity to take a comparative approach or focus on China. 

We're one of the UK's most highly rated university departments for Asian Studies, and our interdisciplinary community brings together specialists in the languages, literatures, cultures and politics of China, Japan and Korea with experts in East Asian and international relations. 

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