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Tuition fee
1390 GBP / full
1390 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
1390 GBP / full
1390 GBP / full
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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
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Taught in
English
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About

This Chinese Security Policy course at the University of Aberdeen is designed to lift the veil on a misunderstood, controversial, and increasingly critical feature of global security and world affairs.

Overview

In this Chinese Security Policy short course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll study the key approaches, institutions, and contemporary issues in global security relating to the rise of China.

Within the context of broader global security issues, you’ll examine Chinese security policy and China’s approach to international relations.

With guidance from an expert in strategic studies, you’ll also explore debates on China’s rise and China’s growing involvement in international politics.

Careers

You’ll leave this course with an in-depth understanding of this key area of international relations.

The knowledge and skills you’ll gain can help you to progress within or towards a range of careers related to international relations. This could include roles in:

  • public sector research and policymaking
  • diplomacy and foreign affairs
  • defence and the armed forces
  • government
  • international development
  • human rights
  • public advocacy
  • non-governmental organisations (NGOS)
  • international media
  • international risk management
  • international corporations involved in trade and finance

Programme Structure

You’ll cover topics including:
  • theoretical approaches to the study of global security
  • China’s key security policy-making institutions
  • China’s economic growth miracle
  • the China rise (‘threat’) debate
  • Beijing’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative
  • the great power competition between China and United States
  • EU and US security challenges
  • China’s security relations with its Asian neighbours
  • nuclear politics
  • regional security flash points in the Taiwan Straits and the South China Seas

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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  • Live classes with current and ex-examiners
  • Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.

The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:

  • a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
  • relevant experience that supports this level of study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1390 GBP / full
    ≈ 1390 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1390 GBP / full
    ≈ 1390 GBP / full

Funding

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