Double Masters in Asian & European Affairs

King’s College London

Master

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our Double Masters in Asian & European Affairs MA will give you an in-depth knowledge of the politics, economics and society of Asia and Europe. You will study at two world-leading institutions: Renmin University of China, where you will benefit from its expertise on China and Asia; and King’s College London, where you will benefit from our expertise in European affairs. Together we will provide you with the knowledge to critically understand and assess Asian, European and global politics.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.

Key benefits
Opportunity to learn about both contemporary Asia and Europe with a particular focus on economic, political and societal dynamics.
Study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities, in two of the world’s most dynamic cities (one year in Beijing, one year in London).
Unique opportunity to develop a sensitivity towards social, cultural and political differences greatly valued by employers.
Possibility of learning Chinese contributes to employability.
For Chinese students, reaching proficiency in English contributes to employability.
European & International Studies staff contributed in a major way to King’s being ranked first for research power in the field of Politics and International Relations (2014 Research Excellence Framework).

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Subjects

  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • International
  • Global
  • University
  • Employability

Course programme


Year 1

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 210 credits. Please note that you will take 28 RUC credits (which equates to 30 credits at King’s College London) and 180 credits at King’s.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Required Modules

Year 1 (Renmin University of China)

You are required to take the following modules:

  • Contemporary Chinese Politics (3 credits)
  • Asia-Pacific Security & Strategy (4 credits)
  • Basic Chinese Language (4 credits)
  • Asia-Pacific Energy Cooperation (4 credits)
  • Theories of International Relations & Asia-Pacific Cooperation (4 credits)
  • Contemporary Japanese Politics (3 credits)
Optional Modules

Year 1 (Renmin University of China)

In addition, you are required to take six credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Chinese Foreign Economic Relations (3 credits)
  • Sino-US Relations (3 credits)
  • Organisations & Institutions in China (3 credits)
  • China & Asia-Africa Conflict Countries (2 credits)
  • Contemporary Chinese Society (3 credits)
  • Investing in China (2 credits)
  • Students may also take up to three credits in modules taught in Chinese by the School of International Studies at Renmin.


Year 2

Year 2 Required Modules

Year 2 (King’s College London)

You are required to take the following modules:

  • European Union: History, Institutions, Politics (20 credits)
  • The EU & Asia: Economics, Politics & Security (20 credits)

You are also required to take:

  • Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules

Year 2 (King’s College London)

In addition, you are required to take 80 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • European Identities & the EU (20 credits)
  • Political Economy of Europe: Political Science Perspectives (20 credits)
  • Research Methods for Social Sciences (20 credits)
  • The Political Economy of Britain in the European Union (20 credits)
  • Foreign Policies of the EU (20 credits)
  • Lobbying & Policy Making in the EU (20 credits)
  • Globalisation & Social Movements (20 credits)
  • The Political Economy of Labour (20 credits)
  • The EU & Global Capitalism (20 credits)
  • The Political Economy of The Financial Crisis (20 credits)
  • East Asia in the Global Political Economy (20 credits)
  • Political Economy of Korean & East Asian Development (20 credits)

Students may also continue taking Chinese language classes at King’s Modern Language Centre.

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