Overview
Our China and Globalisation MSc provides an introduction to the causes and consequences of China’s rise from comparative and global perspectives. It will equip you with the conceptual and research tools necessary for the critical analysis of China’s social, political, and economic trends, and support your understanding of Chinese public policies, business strategies and modes of international cooperation.
Key benefits
- Offers you a theoretically informed understanding of contemporary China, focusing on the interactions of economic, political and social factors.
- Our graduates acquire applicable, state-of-the-art knowledge of Chinese business, economy, state and society, international relations, development, investment and politics.
- A wide range of optional modules which draw on expertise from across King’s.
- We accept students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, and previous knowledge of China and Chinese languages is not necessary.
- You can substitute one taught module for an internship and a related written assignment where available. Our Internships Office will help in identifying suitable opportunities.
Course essentials
The ‘rise’ of China over the past four decades raises challenging questions about the relationships between politics and market expansion, international cooperation, business innovations, and cultural and social developments. Our programme will provide you with the conceptual and research tools to critically understand these relationships from comparative and global perspectives.
Our MSc is based in the Lau China Institute and benefits from a dynamic staff strongly committed to research and education. They combine expertise in China Studies with specialisms in different theoretical traditions, including political science, economics, international relations, development studies, anthropology, sociology and international business.
The expertise of the associates of the Lau China Institute spans international law, environment, health, film and media, and military and maritime strategy.
Our programme is designed to provide you with high-quality graduate research training for a career related to China. It aims to broaden and deepen your understanding of contemporary China and familiarise you with major research methods currently used in the field of China Studies. Our MSc is a platform both for further graduate work or enhancing your employment prospects. You do not need language or subject knowledge to begin this programme.
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, Two years part-time, September to September
Credit value:
UK 180 / ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Administrative bodies
Regulating body
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Base campus
Strand Campus
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