APPLY FOR ONE-YEAR ENGLISH-TAUGHT MASTER DEGREE IN CHINA STUDIES PROGRAM

 

Credited as “Cradle of Diplomats”, Beijing Foreign Studies University is the most prestigious foreign language and studies university in China known for its longest history, as well as one of top highly ranked universities by China Ministry of Education. It offers an English-taught Master Degree in China Studies for the students from around the world. The program is designed to cultivate top talents with a global vision, interdisciplinary knowledge and a deep understanding of China in the 21st century. Its aim is to prepare global students for their careers related to China studies in the areas of Chinese business, China Foreign Policy, Chinese politics, Chinese journalism, Chinese civic and commercial law, Business Chinese Culture, etc., and cultivate high-quality talents and allow students to be more competitive in the 21st century.

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With the rapid growth of be the second super power country that China become in the world both economic and political levels, there is an increasing demand from all over the world to know more about China. Taking this advantage of the growing, BFSU has initiated the most qualified China Studies program and the task of introducing both China to the world and the world to China ever since its establishment. The program provides remarkable very competitive China-original legitimate faculty and teaching resources in humanities and social sciences supporting the program in the university. The curriculum we developed is very unique and outstanding in the world. The program is rooted in Chinese culture and upholds a global vision, an attitude of openness between the ancient and the modern, China and western so as to better understand the social and cultural issues in various fields of China’s past and today.

 

Program Features

1. Beijing Foreign Studies University embodies 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 MA degree upon completion.

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Program Duration

One academic year with three semesters

 

Credits: A total of 32 Credits

1.  10 Core Courses (20 credits)

10 major courses from 24 with 2 credits. There are 4 modules of core courses with 6 in each.

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

3.  Internship (4 credits)

Internship comes at the third semester when students will visit and serve the 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 Limitations to Enrollment.

4. Scholarships: The University offers full tuition scholarship to 10% of applicants and half-tuition waiver scholarship to 20% of applicants based on their undergraduate academic performance and personal statements.

5. Early action February

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

(Before you apply, please be sure to contact the following contact persons, Mr. Yan or Ms. Lee for the possible tuition reduction. please see the contact info from the bottom of this page)

7. Tuition Fees: RMB40, 000 yuan for whole academic year.

8. English Language Proficiency: TOFEL IBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 for non-English native speaker.

 

Application deadline: June 1st, 2019

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On-line Interview: Second week in June. 

 

Documents for Application

1. Application form

2. Passport copy

3. Bachelor Degree certificate and diploma

4. Academic Transcript

5. English proficiency certificates 

6. Two recommendation letters

7. Resume

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Expense for Room and Board

Double room: 40 yuan per day. Single room: 70 yuan. Single room with bathroom: 90 yuan.

2018-2019 Official Academic Calendar

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1st Semester: September 12th, 2018 to December 11th, 2019.

Registration: August 31st, 2018.

Opening Ceremony of Institute: September 6th, 2018.

Class Kick off: September 12th, 2018.

Class End: December 11th, 2018.

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2nd Semester: February 24th, 2019 to May 21st, 2019

Registration: February 24th, 2019.

Class Kick off: February 24th, 2019

Class End: May 21st, 2019

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3rd Semester: June 1st, 2018 to September 9th, 2019

Internship: June 1st to June 16th

Internship Report Submission: June 17th to June 30th

Thesis Proposal Date: July 3rd to July 9th

Graduation Thesis: July 10th to August 31st.

First Draft of Thesis Submission: July 30th.

Second Draft of Thesis Submission: August 15th.

Final Draft of Thesis Submission: August 30th.

Thesis Defense: September 1st to 5th. 

Graduation Ceremony: September 8th.

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Contact Person

Please contact the following person for application, tuition reduction and scholarship.