Public Management
Beijing Normal University
Basic Information
Degree: Master
Starting Date:
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2024
Duration: 2 Years
Teaching Language: English
Tuition Fees: RMB 30,000 per Year
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Mar 10 , 2024
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 123 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 54 (Check Policy)
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.

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, 1973).

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;

(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).

Note: After passing the initial review, applicants must mail the paper application documents by Feb 25, 2024, to ensure the materials are delivered on time, it is recommended to contact counselor@cucas.cn.

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee
Master RMB 30,000 pre year
RMB 60,000 in total (About $ 12,245)
Accommodation Fee
Liyun Apartment: No.3 International Students Dormitory(B)
Single Room RMB 95 to RMB 140  (More Details)
Studio RMB 85 to RMB 140  (More Details)
Liyun Apartment: No.1 International Students Dormitory (A)
Double Room RMB 40 to RMB 50  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 55 to RMB 85  (More Details)
XinSong Apartment(C)
Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 130  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 120  (More Details)
LanHui Apartment(E)
Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 120  (More Details)
No.2 International Students Dorm (H)
Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 80  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
RMB 450 to RMB 600
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 54 (Check Policy)
Living Expense RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000

Application Materials

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. 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.

*3. 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.

*4. Personal Statement Form

Your signature should be consistent with that of your passport.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*5. Certificate of Bachelor Degree

Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*6. Undergraduate transcripts

Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
Applicants who will graduate in 2023 and is temporarily unable to submit graduation certificate and degree diploma must submit Certificate of Expected Graduation. After being admitted by the University, the original copy of the graduation certificate and degree diploma must be submitted 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).

7. English proficiency test certificate

Applicants who are non-native English speaker should provide a certificate of their English proficiency.

*8. 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.

*9. A photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s passport

If you have a visa to China, please provide a copy of the recent visa page, passport valid date must be later than March 31st, 2023. 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. 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.

11. (Optional) Academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements, CV/Resume (originals or photocopies).

12. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

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