China and Globalisation

Our China & Globalisation MSc provides an introduction to the causes and consequences of China's rise from comparative and global perspectives. It will equip you with the conceptual and research tools necessary for the critical analysis of China's social and economic trends, and support your understanding of Chinese public policies, business strategies and modes of international cooperation.

Key benefits:

• Offers you a theoretically informed understanding of contemporary China, focusing on the interactions of economic, political and social factors for sustainable development.
• A wide range of optional modules which draw on expertise from across King's.
• We accept students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, and previous knowledge of China and Chinese languages is not necessary.
• You can substitute one taught module for an internship and a related written assignment where available. Our Internships Office will help in identifying suitable opportunities.

Our MSc is a platform both for further graduate work or enhancing your employment prospects. You do not need language or subject knowledge to begin this course.

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours (or international equivalent).

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

MSc

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. If you are studying the part-time course, you are normally advised to take taught modules to the value of 80 credits in total in your first year (which usually includes at least two required modules). During your second year, you are normally advised to take the final taught module(s) to the value of 40 credits and to submit your dissertation (worth 60 credits).

King's College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. There are a limited number of spaces available on each optional module, and you will have the opportunity to discuss your choices with your personal tutor.

Required Modules:

You are required to take the following modules:

• China and the Age of Globalisation (20 credits)
• Dissertation: MSc China and Globalisation (60 credits)

Optional Modules:

In addition, you are required to take 100 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

• Chinese Society in a Global World (20 credits)
• Doing Business in China (20 credits)
• China's International Relations (1949-Present) (20 credits)
• Contemporary Chinese Politics (20 credits)
• Government and Governance in Contemporary China (20 credits)
• China & Global Governance (20 credits)
• Environment & Health In China (20 credits)
• Economic Policies & Development in Contemporary China (20 credits)
• China's International Investments (20 credits)
• Internship (20 credits)

Fees:

• Full time overseas fees:

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