Overview

Throughout the China Studies MA programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University by the time you graduate, you will have:

comprehensive knowledge of China’s history, culture, society, politics, and economy, as well as of China’s regional, technological and social policy development

strong research and analytical skills, having completed a comprehensive research project and dissertation in your final semester,

Chinese language skills, depending on individual's starting level and goals.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this programme pursue careers in a diverse range of companies and organisations looking to deal with or operate in China in fields such as international business, technology, media, health, government, diplomacy, journalism, education, and development.

Particularly for international graduates, the China expertise and ability to speak Chinese gained during the programme will enhance career prospects in whichever field they operate in.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

China’s History

China’s Politics

Chinese Society

China’s Economy

Contemporary Chinese literature

China’s Welfare and Development

China’s Technology and Development

China’s Regional Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Asian studies View 37 other Masters in Asian studies in China

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree in any discipline

UK:

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

China:

Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

North America:

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

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Tuition Fee

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International

120000 CNY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 180000 CNY for the full programme during 18 months.
National

120000 CNY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 180000 CNY for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Suzhou

3000 - 5500 CNY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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