Master Program in International Relations China Foreign Affairs University(CFAU) I - Program Description II - Program Features III- Program Structure IV- Application and Admissions 1
V- Contact Information 2
Part I - Program Description China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) is the institution of higher learning which operates under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People s Republic of China. It is one of the most distinguished universities in China offering international relations programs. Since 2011 fall semester, CFAU has offered a one-year Master of International Relations Program, approved by the Ministry of Education, the People s Republic of China. The program is open to students from developing countries with professional background of International Relations, Diplomacy, International Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory and World History, and with the relevant ability of research. The target of the program is to provide professional training for personnel in Foreign Service, Higher Education and Research Institutes. Most faculty members are renowned professors from CFAU colleges and departments. Our adjunct faculty includes the best academics and professionals from universities and research institutes abroad. The courses, thesis writing and exams are conducted in English. And the Chinese language (Mandarin) course will be offered as a compulsory one. Applications are open to students from developing countries. Preference is given to applicants with working experiences in International Relations and Diplomacy. Part II - Program Features International Relations Objectives of the program are: (1) to build up the students knowledge of the contemporary International Relations and China s foreign policy; (2) to provide systematic training in methods and theories of international relations; (3) to enhance the students analytical skills and abilities to deal with foreign policy issues. Focus of the program will be on applying multidisciplinary perspectives, theories, and methodologies in order to further understand the history and current situation of International Relations. Students theoretical training will be combined with field work, policy study projects, internships, and related extra-curricular activities. Graduates of the program will be distinguished by their mastery of International Relations theories and research methods, ability to conduct original policy analysis, and outstanding leadership skills in a variety of foreign affairs environments. Part III Program Structure Length of study Students are expected to complete the program in one year. Time table of the year: The first semester:beginning of September, 2016-End of January, 2017. 3
Winter Vacation:End of January -End of February, 2017. The second semester:end of February Beginning of July, 2017. Students are required to finish the full time course-work, thesis writing and thesis defense by the end of the academic year. Instruction The International Relations program is taught in English. Courses are given through workshops, seminars, lectures, discussion groups, and team and individual projects. Courses The program consists of two semesters of courses, with a minimum course requirement of 30 credits to complete the degree. 1. Compulsory Courses (19 credits) Introduction to International Relations (6 credits) Theories of International Relations (3 credits) Diplomacy of Contemporary China (3 credits) Comparative Political Analysis (3 credits) Chinese Language (4 credits) 2. Selective Courses (15 credits) Approaches and Methodologies in the Social Sciences (3 credits) China s Economy and China s Economic Relations with Foreign Countries (3 credits) Sino-US Relations and US Diplomacy (3 credits) Foreign Policy Analysis (3 credits) International Law (3 credits) 4
Master Thesis Students should find their own research topics related to international relations and diplomacy, as a part of thesis research preparation. Towards the end of the first semester, faculty members who are experts in their specializations will be invited as potential thesis supervisors, and the Institute of International Relations of CFAU will help students choose their supervisors. The thesis is expected to combine theoretical perspectives, analytical skills and practical experiences of international relations and foreign policy, and aims at solving practical problems. Students must pass oral defense for the thesis. Degree Requirements Students are required to earn 30 credits and finish a master thesis and thesis defense within the required time period. After meeting the above requirements and obtaining the approval of University Degree Committee, they will be awarded a Master Degree of Law. Part IV-Application and Admissions Admission Requirements: 1. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree or equivalent in areas related to politics. Previous work experience in International Relations preferred. 2. For applicants whose native language is not English, evidence of fluency in English must be demonstrated by a minimum of 80 in TOEFL ibt Test or 6.0 in IELTS Test. 3. The age of applicants should be between 20-40. 4. Applicants should be in good health with health certificate issued by the local public hospitals; without diseases with which entry to China is disallowed by China s laws and regulations; without severe chronic diseases such as serious hypertension, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes; without mental diseases or epidemic diseases that are likely to impose serious threat to public health; not in the process of recovering after a major operation or in the process of acute diseases; not seriously disabled or pregnant 5. Applicants must hold Ordinary Passport with students visa to China after admitted. 6. Applicants should abide by the laws and regulations of the People s Republic of China during their stay in China, and obey the university s regulations and rules during their study in university. Important dates: Application Deadline: May 31 th, 2016 Admission Notice Issued: Early July, 2016 Registration: September5 th -6 th, 2016 (Detailed date will be issued in the admission letter) 5
Part V - Contact Information Contact Person: Ms. Yuan Li & Ms.Liu Lin Mail Address: No. 24 Zhanlan Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. 100037 International Students Office China Foreign Affairs University Telephone: +86-10-68323341/68323894/68323348 Fax: +86-10-68323243/68348664 Email: Website: yuanli@cfau.edu.cn, liu0210lin@cfau.edu.cn http://www.cfau.edu.cn 6
发 展 中 国 家 国 际 关 系 硕 士 研 究 生 项 目 申 请 表 Master Program of International Relations Application Form 请 用 签 字 笔 以 英 文 或 中 文 填 写 此 表 /Please complete the form in English or in Chinese with marker pens. 请 保 持 字 迹 清 晰 /Please fill out this form clearly and make it legible. 1. 基 本 情 况 /Personal Information 护 照 用 名 姓 /Family name: 姓 名 Name as printed in Passport 名 /Given name: 照 Name 中 文 姓 名 片 Chinese Name Photo 性 别 /Gender 国 籍 /Nationality 已 婚 /Married: 未 婚 /Single: 护 照 号 码 ( 来 华 使 用 的 普 通 护 照 ) /Ordinary Passport No. (Official passport and Diplomatic passport are not allowed ) 出 生 日 期 年 月 日 出 生 地 国 家 城 市 Date of Birth Yr 宗 教 信 仰 /Religion: 母 语 /Native Language: 目 前 工 作 情 况 / Current Employment 所 在 机 构 /Employer: 工 作 地 点 /Location: 职 业 /Occupation: 职 务 /Position: 电 话 /Tel: 传 真 /Fax: 电 子 邮 箱 /E-mail: 永 久 通 信 住 址 /Permanent Address: 2. 教 育 背 景 /Educational Background(from tertiary education) 2.1 Highest Diploma 7
Name of School Major/Subject Years Attended(from/to) School Location Degree Obtained Teaching Language 2.2 Other Diploma, if applicable Name of School Major/Subject Years Attended(from/to) School Location Degree Obtained Teaching Language 2.3 Other Diploma, if applicable Name of School Major/Subject Years Attended(from/to) School Location Degree Obtained Teaching Language 3. 工 作 经 历 /Employment Record 起 止 日 期 从 事 工 作 职 务 所 在 机 构 /Employer Time (from/to) Work Engaged Position Held 4. 语 言 能 力 /Language Proficiency 4.1 英 语 /English: 很 好 /Excellent: 好 /Good: 较 好 /Fair: 差 /Poor: 不 会 /None: 4.2 我 的 英 语 水 平 可 以 用 英 语 学 习 /I can be taught in English: 是 /Yes 否 /No 4.3 可 提 供 的 证 明 英 文 水 平 的 材 料 :Documents which can show my English level: 5. 亲 属 情 况 /Family Members 姓 名 /Name 年 龄 /Age 职 业 / Occupation 联 系 电 话 /Tel 电 子 邮 箱 /E-mail 8
配 偶 Spouse 父 亲 Father 母 亲 Mother 在 华 紧 急 事 务 联 系 人 Emergency Contact Person in China 注 : 在 华 紧 急 事 务 联 系 人 必 须 是 于 2016 年 9 月 至 2017 年 7 月 期 间 在 中 国 居 住 的 人 员, 可 协 助 处 理 学 员 的 有 关 紧 急 事 务 Notice: The emergency contact person should live in China during September 2016 and July 2017, and can assist in handling the student s emergency. 6. 曾 发 表 的 作 品 和 论 文 /Publications and Thesis * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 申 请 人 在 递 送 本 申 请 表 的 同 时, 请 提 交 以 下 材 料 / Please submit the following documents with the application form: (1) 照 片 : 四 张 本 人 近 期 护 照 照 片, 其 中 一 张 粘 贴 于 申 请 表 /Four recent photos of passport size. One photo should be stick on the application form. (2) 最 后 学 历 证 明 /A formal degree certificate of your highest education (notarized photocopy) (3) 学 习 成 绩 单 / Academic transcript of your highest education (original or notarized photocopy) (4) 个 人 陈 述 /Personal statement (in English) (5) 两 封 推 荐 信 ( 原 件 )/Two letters of recommendation(original in English or in Chinese) (6) 护 照 复 印 件 /One photocopy of your passport (7) 英 语 水 平 考 试 成 绩 单 复 印 件 ( 母 语 官 方 语 言 和 大 学 授 课 语 言 皆 非 英 语 的 申 请 人 需 提 供 英 语 水 平 证 9
明 材 料, 包 括 托 福 或 雅 思 考 试 成 绩 )/ Photocopies of English language proficiency test results(for applicants whose native language, official language and instruction media of tertiary education are not English, evidence of English proficiency must be demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL or IELTS test score.) 注 : 上 述 申 请 材 料 需 提 交 英 文 或 中 文 原 件, 或 经 公 证 的 英 文 或 中 文 译 文 The documents provided should be the original documents in English or in Chinese; otherwise notarized translations in English or in Chinese are required. 无 论 申 请 人 是 否 被 录 取, 上 述 申 请 材 料 恕 不 退 还 All the application materials will not be returned whether the applicant is accepted or not. 申 请 人 须 经 中 国 驻 其 所 在 国 使 馆 推 荐 Only applicants recommended by the Embassy of the People s Republic of China will be considered and admitted. 申 请 人 保 证 /I hereby affirm that (1) 上 述 各 项 中 所 提 供 的 情 况 和 材 料 是 真 实 无 误 的 /All the information and materials I provided above are true and correct; (2) 在 校 学 习 期 间 遵 守 中 国 政 府 的 法 规 和 学 校 的 规 章 和 制 度, 不 从 事 任 何 危 害 中 国 社 会 秩 序 的 与 本 人 来 华 学 习 身 份 不 符 合 的 活 动 /I shall abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of university, and will not participate in any activities in China which are deemed to be adverse to the social order of China and are inappropriate to the capacity as a student. 申 请 人 签 字 /Applicant s signature 日 期 /Date ( 无 申 请 人 签 名, 申 请 无 效 / The application is invalid without the applicant s signature.) 10