International Relations

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: The program is provided for those who would play the leading role in the fields of international relations, foreign affairs and other public policy fields.

The two-year master’s program will be fully taught in English
This program provides several different research concentrations, like International Cooperation, Regional Studies (Europe, East Asia), International Security, Chinese Foreign Policy, and China and the World.
Graduates will earn a Master’s Degree of International Relations, recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: This program includes 7 core courses and 7 optional courses.

Program Structure
Core Courses	Optional Courses
Comparative Politics	Sino-US Relations and the US Foreign Policy
International Relations Theory	The International Strategy and Foreign Policy of Russia
Major Issues in International Politics	Introduction to Political Science
Foreign Policy Analysis	Democracy: Theory and Practice
Contemporary China Foreign Policy	Foreign Political System
European International Relations	Environmental Policy
East Asian International Relations	Methodological Training of Political Science
Credit Requirements	The total credits for the program are no less than 30, of which no less than 18 credits are for compulsory (core) courses.
Master’s Thesis	In the second year, the students must finish their master’s thesis, and defend it in the fourth term (in mid-May). The students must work closely with their advisor to define a focused topic and conduct the research. Graduates should also be bold and actively engaged in research activities, and strive to publish papers in academic journals.

Well-developed program and high degree of satisfaction in past years
An emphasis on leadership and multicultural team building
Flexible curriculum to accommodate candidates’ personal career plans
Continuing education opportunities

1. Photo page of passport

Passport must be valid and of ordinary type.

2. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

3. Bachelor's degree diploma

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

4. Official university/collegetranscript

5. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor.

6. Research plan(in Chinese or English)

7. Proof of Employment (if applicable)

8. Other attachments (if needed)

9. Abstract or list of articles or papers written or published (if applicable)

10. Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)

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