Course Structure
The Postgraduate Program of Global Studies at Shanghai University is a cross-disciplinary one that involves History, Sociology, Politics and Economics, which allows students to
Academic Seminars
During the graduate studies, the graduate students should attend at least 30 lectures or talks on History, Economics, Sociology, Politics, and etc. so as to expand their knowledge scope and strengthen their capacity of conducting
Scholarship
And Tuition
Objectives Of The Program
China Studies is an English-taught post-graduate program specially designed for international students. It is a sub-?eld of the multi-disciplinary Post-graduate Program of Global Studies at Shanghai University. The graduate students are expected toget a deep understanding about the economy, culture and society of China, especiallysocial and political development of contemporary China by taking courses in History,Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, Language, Literature, Politics, etc.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate students should have a solid foundation of basic theories and required specialized knowledge and skills to conduct researches independently.
Degree Awarded
The Postgraduate Program of China Studies at Shanghai University is a cross-disciplinary one, which involves History, Sociology and Economics. Students can get an MA Degree
of History, or Sociology, or Economics
Duration
The required minimum time for the MA students of this
programis 2.5 years,and the maximum time is ?ve years.
take coursesthat cover a variety of different ?elds in the
context of globalization.
All the courses are taught in English.
Compulsory Courses
•Overview of China (3 credits)
• Chinese Language (3 credits)
•Theoriesof Global Studies(4 credits)
•China and Globalization(3 credits)
•Modern History of China (3 credits)
•Foreign Relationsof China (3 credits)
Optional Courses
History Module
• Selected Readings on Chinese Classics (4 credits)
•History of Ancient China (4 credits)
•Religion and ChineseSociety (4 credits)
•Global History (6 credits)
•Politics, Economyand Society of ContemporaryChina (3
credits)
•Confucianismand ChineseCulture (3 credits)
Economics Module
•Econometrics(4 credits)
•Micro Economics(5 credits)
•Macro Economics(5 credits)
• Chinese Foreign Trade (4 credits)
•International Finance (3 credits)
•Theory and Policy of InternationalTrade (3 credits)
Sociology Module
•Social Changesin ContemporaryChina: 1978 – Today
(4 credits)
•Cultural Diversities in ContemporaryChina: Religion,
Ethnicity, and State (4 credits)
•Government,Law and Society in China (4 credits)
•Social Strati?cationand Social Mobility in Contemporary
China (4 credits)
• Changes of Labor Relation in China’s Market Reform
(4 credits)
• Consumer Culture and ConsumerSociety Research
(4 credits)
Admission Process
Admission Requirements
•English pro?ciency:TOFEL 80 or IELTS 5.5
•Aged 18 to 40
Documents for Application
•ApplicationEntry (http://www.apply.shu.edu.cn)
•Bachelor Degree certi?cate and diploma, grade reports
•English pro?ciencycerti?cates
•2 recommendation letters
•Study or researchplan
• Passport and its photocopy
•RMB 500 Yuan or USD 80 dollars of applicationfee
Deadline for Application:
Before the end of Juneevery year
