Master of International Relations
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full‑time English‑taught academic Master of International Relations programme is operated by the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Shanghai International Studies University, a prestigious institution well‑known for foreign language and international studies research in China. The programme is designed to equip international postgraduate students with comprehensive theoretical frameworks and practical analytical capabilities for global political affairs. The curriculum covers core subjects including international political theory, global governance, China’s foreign policy, regional comparative politics, international security studies, cross‑national diplomacy and global economic‑political interaction. Multiple teaching approaches are adopted, such as academic lectures, thematic seminar discussions, case analysis of global diplomatic events, guest speeches delivered by diplomatic practitioners and policy‑oriented research workshops. Students are obligated to complete required course credits, participate in academic seminars, finish independent research work and submit a master thesis which needs to pass formal defence for graduation. Upon completion of studies, graduates obtain academic master degree qualification, and are competent for professional positions in international organisations, foreign‑related government agencies, non‑profit institutions, international think‑tanks, cross‑border media organisations and diplomatic‑related research institutions all over the world.
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
About the university
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Fudan University
China
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Peking University (PKU)
China
PKU‑LSE Double Master’s Degree in International Affairs
This two‑year full‑time double‑degree joint program is co‑launched by Peking University and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for outstanding non‑Chinese international graduate students and young professionals focusing on global international‑affairs research and practice. Participants spend study periods respectively at PKU Beijing campus and LSE UK campus, and will receive two separate master degrees upon graduation. The curriculum combines European‑originated international‑relations theoretical frameworks with China‑centered global‑governance research, covering international political economy, global security issues, comparative regional studies and multilateral diplomacy. Teaching resources are shared by faculties of both universities. Students are required to finish course credits and thesis tasks according to dual‑institution academic standards. This program builds a transnational multicultural learning community. Graduates gain dual‑degree qualification and are competitive for positions within multilateral organizations, diplomatic departments, international policy research institutes and global non‑governmental organizations.
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