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Beijing Foreign Studies University

English-Taught Master’s Degree in China Studies 2016

Credited as “Cradle of Diplomats”, Beijing Foreign Studies University is the

most prestigious foreign language university in China known for its longest history,

most languages taught and superb programs at multiple levels. Over the past decades,

the university has initiated the task of introducing China to the world and the world to

China, and cultivated a great many high-quality talents in humanity and social

sciences like foreign affairs, international politics, international law, business, finance

and journalism.

With the rapid growth of China in the world economy, there is an increasing

demand from overseas to know more about China. English-taught Master’s Degree is

designed to cultivate top talents with a global vision, inter-disciplinary knowledge and

a deeper understanding of China. It offers a wide range of China-specific courses such

as Chinese history, literature, economy, law, foreign affairs, and politics, helping

prepare students for careers related to China in areas of business, government,

journalism, etc. A variety of approaches will be taken to the study of the Chinese

society including expert lectures, seminars, field trips and social practices etc.

The Master’s Degree of China Studies is rooted in Chinese culture and upholds

an attitude of openness toward the differences between the ancient and the modern,

China and the West so as to better understand the social and cultural phenomena in

historical and contemporary China.

Program Features

1. Beijing Foreign Studies University has the most foreign languages taught in China

and holds a superb faculty in humanity and social sciences.

2. English is adopted as the instruction language.

3. The courses offer comprehensive and inter-disciplinary knowledge in aspects of

Chinese history, literature, economy, law, journalism, foreign affairs, politics, etc.

4. Fieldwork and social practices include visiting museums, enterprises, countryside,

scenic spots and historic sites so as to integrate students closely into the local

Chinese society.

5. This program spans one year with three semesters, offering an MA degree upon

completion.

Program Duration: One year with three semesters

Credits: A total of 32 Credits

1. 10 Core Courses (20 credits)

Choose 10 major courses from 24 with 2 credits for each. There are 4 modules of

core courses with 6 in each.

2. 4 Required Courses :Chinese Language Courses (8 credits)

3. Social Study Project (4 credits)

Social practice comes at the third semester when students could visit relevant

historic sites, museums, companies and communities to know more about local

Chinese society.

4. Graduation Thesis

Thesis topics should be linked to the major courses. Each student is assigned a

supervisor from the faculty of the major courses. The thesis should demonstrate a

student’s originality in their research work and/ or a fresh interpretation of a

subject.

Curriculum：

I. Required Public Courses

Basic Chinese (A、B) , Advanced Chinese (A、B)

II. Core Module of Courses

Module 1: Chinese Literature and Philosophy

Chinese History

Chinese Literature

Chinese Philosophy

Chinese Intellectual History

Chinese-Western Cultural Exchange

Chinese Art

Module 2: China’s Economy and Trade

Marketing in China

China’s Commercial Law

China’s Business Culture

China’s Economy

China’s Corporate Strategy

China’s Micro Economy

Module 3: China’s Politics and International Relations

Chinese Government and Politics

China’s Foreign Policy

China and the Unite Nations

China and Global Governance

Women’s Movement in China

International Relations in East Asia

Module 4: China’s Legal System

Chinese Political and Legal System

Chinese Law and Society

Chinese Civil and Commercial Law

Chinese Laws on Foreign-related Affairs

Chinese Legal System on Business Transactions

Dispute Settlement in China

Application Requirements

1. The applicant should be a non-Chinese citizen with a Bachelor's degree above the

age of 18.

2. Application time: Once a year.

3. Enrollment: 20 students and above

4. Scholarships: Chinese Government Scholarship is open to international applicants.

The University also offers full tuition scholarship to 10% of applicants and

half-tuition waiver scholarship to 20% of applicants based on their undergraduate

academic performance and application date.

5. Application Process: Online admission at http://lb.bfsu.edu.cn.

6. Tuition Fees: RMB 40,000.

7. English Language Proficiency: TOFEL IBT 80 or IELTS 6.0.Applicants who

completed at least two full years of study or earned a degree in an institution where

English is the primary language of instruction are eligible for a TOEFL or IELTS

waiver.

8.Application Date:2016.1.1--2016.6.10

Documents for Application

1.Application form

2.Passport copy

3.Bachelor’s Degree certificate and diploma

4.Academic Transcript

5.English proficiency certificates

6.Two recommendation letters

7.Resume

Contact

Ms. MU,Room 267, International Institute of Chinese Studies ,Beijing Foreign

Studies University

Tel:（86）10-88816430

Fax: 010-88810318

E-mail: china.studies@bfsu.edu.cn

Address: 19 North Xisanhuan Avenue, Haidian, Beijing 100089, China

Postcode :100089