Overview

The MA in International Relations (Part Time) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is designed so you can apply acquired knowledge to analyse and evaluate topics such as global governance, the history of international relations, foreign policy, inter-state cooperation, the functions of international and regional organisations, conflict, war, security and intervention, political economy and globalisation, and regional integration.

You will be supported in your academic and professional development as a scholar, analyst or policy maker in the discipline of international relations, with a focus on China’s evolving role in the world.

Careers

Graduates could take up a wide variety of roles in companies, non-profit organisations, consultancies, think-tanks, research institutes, regional and international organisations, and government agencies around the world that seek to recruit graduates with knowledge and experience of contemporary international relations and global affairs.

The expertise on China gained from the programme, as well as the opportunity to learn Chinese, Spanish or Japanese alongside your degree, will substantially enhance your career prospects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Debates and Research Design in International Relations

Regional Integration and Globalisation

Conflict and International Intervention

China in the World

Critical Security Studies

Global Transformations and Crises

War and Peace in the Asia Pacific

Advanced Research Methods for International Relations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Educational Research International Development View 36 other Masters in International Relations in China

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree (UK2:1 or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Science, Communications Studies, Sociology, Law, Economics, History, Philosophy, Management, International Studies, Area Studies, or cognate subject

CHINA

Top 100 of 2022 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

UK:

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

NORTH AMERICA:

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

Tuition Fee

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International

50000 CNY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 150000 CNY for the full programme during 36 months.
National

50000 CNY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 150000 CNY for the full programme during 36 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Relations (Part Time).

Available Scholarships

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