Entry Requirements
-An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline.
-If English is not your native language or if you have not studied in English at degree level, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You should normally possess an appropriate IELTS, TOEFL, or an equivalent score
- ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline.
- IELTS: 7.0 in all sections,TOEFL iBT: 100
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
1. You are a national of a majority English-speaking country:
Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; USA; UK.
2. You have completed/are completing a degree in a majority English-speaking country (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included). Your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017.
3. You have completed/are completing a degree which has been taught and assessed in English (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included), and your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017 with an English proficiency letter issued by the institution. The English proficiency letter should:
-be typed and printed on institutional letterhead.
-bear the seal/signature of the issuing authority
-indicate your degree has been taught and assessed entirely in English
4. You have completed a degree from one of the universities listed below:
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; University of Nottingham Ningbo China; New York University Shanghai; Wenzhou-Kean University; Duke Kunshan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Beijing Normal University-HongKong Baptist University United International College (aka UIC); Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
In exceptional circumstances, individual cases will be considered on their own merits. You may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate your English proficiency.
If you miss the English language requirements by 0.5-1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you can be admitted to the programme after successful completion of our four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
You can also apply to take the XJTLU English language test in lieu of an IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent. Based on the score, students may be admitted or may be required to take and successfully complete the four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
Additionally, students may be required to complete English language courses on a pass/ fail basis as part of the additional learning activity requirement during their studies at XJTLU.
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Program Highlights
- Engage with the interdisciplinary debates of International Relations with the purpose of establishing scientifically robust explanations of relevant questions of global reach, such as climate change or migration, and with an ability to address such issues also in a narrower, regional context;
- Present a thorough understanding of how international relations work, with a deep knowledge of the socio-political phenomena, trends and actors involved in global politics as well as an accurate knowledge of the relations between the different sub-regions of the international system;
- Learn from international academics and active researchers with global experience and unique expertise on China’s position and influence in the world;
- Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
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Program Description
OVERVIEW
The MA in International Relations equips you with the knowledge, research skills and analytical tools to work at an advanced level, gain profound understanding of international relations, and train you to follow careers in both public and private sectors.
The programme 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.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
By the time you graduate from the MA in International Relations, you will be able to:
- develop an independent way of doing research on and thinking about international relations, hence allowing you to continue with doctoral studies;
- evaluate the validity and reliability of different types of empirical data – qualitative and quantitative – and be capable of using them in policy- and decision-making;
- convincingly present, in oral and written form, your ideas and opinions.
MODULES
Compulsory modules
Current Debates and Research Design in International Relations
Regional Integration and Globalisation
Critical Security Studies
Global Transformations and Crises
Conflict and International Intervention
China in the World
War and Peace in the Asia Pacific
Advanced Research Methods for International Relations
International Relations DissertationAdditional learning activities
This programme provides you with the opportunity to undertake Additional Learning Activities in Chinese and Spanish language, academic skills, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Work Placements and Internships, and personal and employability skills.CAREERS
Graduates will be able to 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 or Spanish alongside your degree, will substantially enhance your career prospects.
Fees
RMB 90,000 for the entire 18 month full-time programme.
University tuition fees cover the cost of your study with us.
Alumni discount
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool or Xi’an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a discount of 20 percent of the tuition fee.Payment options
Masters students have the option to pay tuition fees in instalments each semester. You can also choose to pay the fees upfront at the time of registration, in this case a discount of five percent of the total fees will be offered.You will be asked to indicate how you would like to pay the fees when you confirm your acceptance of the unconditional offer.
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Entry Requirements
-An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline.
-If English is not your native language or if you have not studied in English at degree level, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You should normally possess an appropriate IELTS, TOEFL, or an equivalent score- ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline.
- IELTS: 7.0 in all sections,TOEFL iBT: 100
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
1. You are a national of a majority English-speaking country:
Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; USA; UK.2. You have completed/are completing a degree in a majority English-speaking country (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included). Your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017.
3. You have completed/are completing a degree which has been taught and assessed in English (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included), and your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017 with an English proficiency letter issued by the institution. The English proficiency letter should:
-be typed and printed on institutional letterhead.
-bear the seal/signature of the issuing authority
-indicate your degree has been taught and assessed entirely in English4. You have completed a degree from one of the universities listed below:
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; University of Nottingham Ningbo China; New York University Shanghai; Wenzhou-Kean University; Duke Kunshan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Beijing Normal University-HongKong Baptist University United International College (aka UIC); Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.In exceptional circumstances, individual cases will be considered on their own merits. You may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate your English proficiency.
If you miss the English language requirements by 0.5-1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you can be admitted to the programme after successful completion of our four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
You can also apply to take the XJTLU English language test in lieu of an IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent. Based on the score, students may be admitted or may be required to take and successfully complete the four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
Additionally, students may be required to complete English language courses on a pass/ fail basis as part of the additional learning activity requirement during their studies at XJTLU.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Master RMB 60,000 per year
RMB 90,000 in total (About $ 18,368)Accommodation Fee Parfait International Apartment Quad room RMB 45 to RMB 128 (More Details) PARFAIT HOTEL AND APARTMENT(文萃酒店公寓) Studio RMB 68 to RMB 102 (More Details) MBA APARTMENTS(MBA酒店公寓) Studio RMB 45 to RMB 68 (More Details) SCHOLAR’S GARDEN APARTMENT(翰林缘公寓) Studio RMB 85 to RMB 105 (More Details) Wenhua Apartment Double Room RMB 50 to RMB 70 (More Details) Single Room RMB 50 to RMB 70 (More Details) Other Fees Service Fee USD 54 Living Expense RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
*1. Photocopy of Valid Ordinary Passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*2. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*3. Original Highest Diploma and Its Notarized Copies
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
Prospective diploma winners must submit official certificate from their current university.*4. Original transcripts in undergraduate or graduate period and their notarized copies
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. Certificates of English language qualifications
Such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required)
*6. Original Non-criminal Record
It must be issued by your local police station with official stamp.
*7. Recommendation Letters
Two original recommendation letters written by professors or associate professors. If applicants have already got provisional acceptance from professors in XJTU, please ask this professor to issue a recommendation letter in the required format.
You can download a template or sample from here.*8. A Study Plan or Research Proposal
Applicants must submit a written study plan or research proposal in English or Chinese, with a minimum of 800 words for Master degree.
*9. Completed Original Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and Blood Test Report
The physical examination must cover ALL the items listed in form. The forms with incomplete records or without the suggestion and signature of the attending physician, official cross-edge stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.
You can download a template or sample from here.10. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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Change Log
- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD December 28, 2020
- • The start date has been updated to September 7, 2021 December 7, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2021 December 7, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2021 October 13, 2020
- • The content has been updated. October 12, 2020
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Basic Information
·Starting Date : | Sep 7 , 2023 | |
·Duration: | 1.5 Years |
Teaching Language : | English |
Application Deadline: | Jun 15 , 2023 |
Tuition : | RMB 60,000 Per Year |
Application Fee: | USD 0 (Check Policy) |
Service Fee: | USD 54 (Check Policy) |
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