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Our Dual Master's program in Asian & International Studies provides comprehensive insights into Asia's political and economic landscape, along with its global interactions. This curriculum enhances your understanding of Asian societies while examining how their evolving ties with the US and EU are reshaping international relations and worldwide markets. You'll learn at two prestigious universities: Renmin University of China (Beijing), offering specialized expertise on China and Asia, and King's College London, renowned for its strengths in global affairs, economics, and diplomacy. Program Highlights As the EU stands as the world's largest economic union and Asia as its most rapidly expanding region, this program prepares you for careers in either region or within international organizations. You'll examine diverse political, economic, and social themes while specializing in two elective subjects. Advanced research skills are cultivated through dual dissertations—one at Renmin University and another at King's.
Renmin University of China (RUC) ranks among the top institutions for humanities and social sciences research. Its School of International Studies (SIS) represents one of China's earliest centers for political science and global affairs education, boasting rich academic heritage and historical significance. This legacy positions SIS as China's premier institution for political science and international relations scholarship.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Bachelors degree with 2.1 honours in a relevant subject area.
If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme, or equivalent.
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23  in each of the other skills.