Master Program in Contemporary Development of China (in English)

1. Introduction

The program is concerned with exploring development practice from a global comparative perspective while looking at the specific development experience of China through a historical and analytical lens. Combining textbook theories and field practice into a coherent training whole, the program aims at developing the theoretical frameworks of students, broaden their analytical powers, and enhance their practical skills. All courses are taught in English by top Chinese and foreign scholars of development studies, and by high-level Chinese policymakers in the relevant fields. The program combines classroom lectures with field visits and internships in order to help students apply classroom knowledge in the real world environment.

2. Study Duration and Tuition Fee

Study duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Tuition fee: 98000 RMB

3. Credits and Courses

Credits: 38 in total which includes 18 for compulsory courses, 14 for optional courses and 6 for a dissertation.

4. Courses

Semester	Curriculum	Type	Credits
I	Development Theories	compulsory	3
	Chinese History and Culture	compulsory	3
	Basic Chinese	optional	2
	Research Methodology	compulsory	3
II	Global Economy and China	compulsory	3
	Chinese Politics	compulsory	3
	Case Studies of Development	compulsory	3
	Migration and Social Transition in China	optional	2
	Risk and Emergency Management in China	optional	2
	Gender and Development	optional	2
III	Public Policy in China	optional	2
	Civil Society in China	optional	2
	Practicum: Issues in International Development	optional	2
	Marriage and Family in China	optional	2
	Poverty Reduction: Theory and Practice	optional	2
	Issues in Public Health in China	optional	2
	NGO Leadership and Management	optional	2
IV	Social Welfare and Social Protection in China	optional	2
	Comparative Governance Studies	optional	2
	Internship	optional	2
	Thesis	compulsory	6

Entry Requirements

• Applicant should be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport under 50 years old. (Former Chinese citizens naturalized into other nationalities are required to provide certification of the cancellation of their Hukou and ID card; this certification should be issued by the Public Security Bureau.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or a relevant field
• Since the program is offered in English, a good mastery of the language is required. Foreign students with English as a second language must be able to verify their English proficiency (e.g. having a basic degree from an institution in an English-speaking country or a certificate documenting performance on an international test: in the case of TOEFL, a score above 637points(paper-based) /263 points(internet-based) is required, and for IETLS, a score above 7.0 is required. In addition, a minimum score of 5.0 in writing part of TOEFL is required and in the same case in IETLS, the minimum score is 7.0)

1.To apply this program, the fees and documents required as below:

Fees

• Application fee: 100 USD (Non-Refundable)
• CUCAS Service fee: 50 USD

Note:There is no other fee you should pay for application

Application Materials

1. Photocopy of valid passport
   With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Passport photo
   A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
3. Undergraduate school transcript
4. Bachelor's degree diploma
   Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. English proficiency test certificate
   For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
6. Two letters of recommendation
   From professor or associate professor or equivalents
7. Admission Approval Form
   You can download a template or sample from here.
8. Completed Personal Statement Form
   Written in Chinese or in English
   You can download a template or sample from here.
9. Photocopies of any published academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements
10. Letter of guarantee
    The guardian should write out his/her name, nationality, occupation and address (if an organization acts as the guardian, reference to the organization should be made clear).
    You can download a template or sample from here.

2.Application Procedure

Only taking four steps and 20 minutes you can finish application process.

1. Click the "Apply Now" button
2. Login or Create a CUCAS account if you haven't registered
3. Fill out the application form
4. Upload the required documents
5. Make payment
6. Submit the application

Importance Of E-mail Address

Registration or login E-mail address would be used for receiving offer and notifications. Please make sure your E-mail address can receive mail normally, and please name admission@cucas.cn on the white list, so that CUCAS notification letter will not be recognized as junk mail and then delay your application process.