Entry Requirements
1. Applicants should be in good health and of good character, respect Chinese habits and customs, and abide by both Chinese Law & Regulations as well as the university's Rules & Regulations.
2. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport and under 50 years old (Date of Birth is after August 31, 1975).
3. Applicants for Master's Degree should have a degree equivalent (or above) to a Bachelor's degree from a Chinese university;
4. Language proficiency requirements for English-taught programs:
(1) Applicants from non-English speaking countries should submit proof of English language proficiency. Please refer to the specific English proficiency requirements for each major taught in English at MA English-Taught Program;
(2) Applicants who were fully taught in English to get their previous academic degree are not required to provide proof of English proficiency such as IELTS or TOEFL score, but must submit relevant supporting documents (e.g. a certificate issued by the graduating institution to prove that you were taught fully in English).
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Program Description
Your Pathway to a Development-Related Career
The Master’s Program in Development Studies of Contemporary China (DSCC) aims to understand the processes that have shaped underdevelopment, and by analyzing the developing country context, specifically the case of China, to explore effective responses to developmental needs.Administered by BNU’s SSDPP, the program seeks to combine the social development policy framework with evidence-based theories and practices. It adopts a grounded and multi-disciplinary approach to explore social development-related issues such as social welfare, poverty reduction, migration, gender, public health, civil society, etc. The aim of the DSCC program is to prepare students interested in pursuing a career in government service, development agencies, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
The program is taught in English by top Chinese and international scholars and practitioners in relevant fields, and its constantly evolving curriculum, integrates lectures and seminars with field visits and internships. At the end of the program, students will possess a deeper understanding of China’s development processes and their implications, and will have gained critical skills in analyzing development policy and undertaking development research.
Partnership
SSDPP’s partnerships are continually expanding with government departments engaged in social policy making and implementation, international development agencies, global and domestic think tanks, research institutes, and NGOs in the social development field. These rich partnerships offer DSCC students scholarship prospects as well as many experiential opportunities in terms of inspiring internships, hands-on field visits, and the like.
Current DSCC sponsors include the China Scholarship Council, Beijing Municipal Government. Among many other institutions and organizations that offer internship opportunities, both China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and Right to Play organization offer internship positions for DSCC students.
SSDPP is also part of a teaching and research network that partners with many universities worldwide. Notable collaborators include (but are not limited to):
University of Southern California (United States), Smith College School for Social Work (United States), The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China), University of Pennsylvanian (United States), Brandeis University (United States), Soongsil University (South Korea), International Institute of Social Studies (Netherland), Institute of Development Studies (UK) .
Rigorously Designed Curriculum
The DSCC MA is a 2-year English-taught program spanning four semesters of study. Courses begin in September and continue through July in each academic year.
Students are expected to complete 32 academic credits, including 30 credits of course work and a 2 credit thesis proposal, as well as write a final MA thesis (see below for additional details)
Eye-Opening China Experience
Gaining practical experience and applying knowledge acquired in the classroom is essential for a career in international development. SSDPP encourages students to conduct an internship in international or local development agencies, or other types of development-related organizations. Students may participate in an internship anywhere in the world as long as it is related to development work and, preferably, to China.
The internship is an elective course, which can be taken after the second semester. Students may register for the internship during the fall or spring semester but choose to do the work during a summer or winter break. The internship should last no less than 30 days, or be equivalent to the work of no less than 30 days. Student performance is assessed with a work report and an evaluation letter from the internship supervisor.
Thesis
Successful completion of an MA thesis of 20,000-30,000 words is required for graduation. Students will choose an MA thesis advisor in the second semester and, under the advisor’s guidance and supervision, select a thesis topic related to Chinese development. Both single-country studies and comparative studies of China and other countries are acceptable. Students will defend their thesis proposal in the third semester and their final thesis in June of the last semester.
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Entry Requirements
1. Applicants should be in good health and of good character, respect Chinese habits and customs, and abide by both Chinese Law & Regulations as well as the university's Rules & Regulations.
2. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport and under 50 years old (Date of Birth is after August 31, 1975).
3. Applicants for Master's Degree should have a degree equivalent (or above) to a Bachelor's degree from a Chinese university;
4. Language proficiency requirements for English-taught programs:
(1) Applicants from non-English speaking countries should submit proof of English language proficiency. Please refer to the specific English proficiency requirements for each major taught in English at MA English-Taught Program;
(2) Applicants who were fully taught in English to get their previous academic degree are not required to provide proof of English proficiency such as IELTS or TOEFL score, but must submit relevant supporting documents (e.g. a certificate issued by the graduating institution to prove that you were taught fully in English).
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Master RMB 30,000 per year
RMB 60,000 in total (About $ 8,381)Accommodation Fee Liyun Apartment (B) Single Room RMB 80 (More Details) Studio RMB 80 (More Details) XinSong Apartment(C) Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 75 (More Details) LanHui Apartment(E) Double Room RMB 60 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 64 to USD 85 Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. A valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (or Police Clearance Certificate)
Issued by the local public security (such as the police station), usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
*2. Two recommendation letters from two associate professors or scholars with higher academic titles, or a senior expert in a related field.
There is no specified format for the recommendation letters, please specify the name of the referee and contact information, all letters must be signed by the referee.
*3. Personal Statement Form
Please download it from online application system and complete it.
You can download a template or sample from here.*4. Original notarized (authenticated) copy of the highest education or degree certificate.
The documents must be in either Chinese or English (Chinese or English notarized translations are required for other languages).
Applicants who will graduate in 2025 and are temporarily unable to submit graduation certificate and degree certificate must submit the original Certificate of Expected Graduation. After being admitted by the University, the original copy of the degree certificate must be submitted for verification by the International Students Office during registration, otherwise the admission will be withdrawn. The documents must be original or authenticated/notarized copies, either in Chinese or English (Chinese or English notarized translations are required for other languages).*5. Original transcripts or original notarized (authenticated) copies of the transcripts.
The documents must be in either Chinese or English (Chinese or English notarized translations are required for other languages).
*6. Language Achievement Certificate
For majors taught in English, please provide English proficiency certificate required in the major catalog. If you provide results of English proficiency examinations such as IELTS or TOEFL, the test date on the result report should be after November 1, 2022 (inclusive).
*7. 1 passport-sized photo
Not include the one on the form, with the name of the applicant and the faculty/department applied for written on the back.
*8. A photocopy of the Passport page of personal information.
If you have a visa to China, please provide a copy of the recent visa page, passport valid date must be later than March 31, 2026 (inclusive). Applicants who are currently in China should provide a copy of the valid Foreigner’s Residence Permit of the People’s Republic of China.
9. Other materials
Applicants who have naturalized as foreign nationality after being former Chinese citizens should provide the documents certifying the cancellation of their original Chinese household registration and renunciation of Chinese nationality. Applicants who acquired foreign nationality at birth, if both parents or one of them is a Chinese citizen, must submit the applicant's proof of cancellation of his/her Chinese household registration and renunciation of Chinese nationality.
10. (Optional) Academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements, CV/Resume (originals or photocopies).
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For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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