Description

Are you interested in studying China's changing place in the world? The University of Southampton's MSc in International Comparative Studies explores China's economic, social, cultural and political development in recent decades and in today's world. The programme puts China's evolution in a global context and compares its experiences with those of the UK, USA, India, European and other East Asian countries.

This programme is for those who want to understand the implications of China as an economic superpower on the world stage and the impact of the recent changes China has experienced both for itself, its trading partners and globally.

Whether you are seeking a career that will involve direct contact with China or work based in a wider context, we offer excellent opportunities for you to learn and understand more about modern China as it becomes an increasingly important global economic force.

Highlights

Centre for Contemporary China was set up in 2004 to develop the University's academic links with China. Since then, the Centre has developed strategic partnerships including Nanjing University, with which it has established a joint international college and created a joint research centre, initially concentrating on the fields of public health, oceanography and higher education management. In addition, it has established strong relationships with Peking University, Tsinghua University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and Ocean University of China, Qingdao (Southampton's sister city), etc. The Centre also manages the Innovation China UK (ICUK) project, funded from a successful Higher Education Innovation Fund bid to support knowledge transfer activities with Chinese universities.

Subject Areas

• Culture
• History
• Political Science/politics
• Social Sciences

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

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