Deadline:
December 01, 2024
Location(s)
China
Jingyuan Courtyard 3, Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Overview
The Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies. This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation. At Yenching, they are immersed in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world—past, present, and future. The Academy's goal is to shape new generations of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China.
Details
The Yenching Academy provides full fellowships to its scholars, and offers them a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars create their own study paths by choosing courses from six research areas. They participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and field studies, organized by the Yenching Academy, and designed by scholars themselves. Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.
Curriculum
The Yenching Academy master's program in China Studies incorporates both Eastern and Western perspectives, as scholars draw upon diverse viewpoints to explore issues related to contemporary Chinese society and culture. The curriculum investigates Chinese thoughts and values, drawing upon interdisciplinary theories and methodologies from both China and abroad. The program focuses on core features and values of Chinese society, and Chinese civilization's role in the transformation of modern global culture and governance.
Yenching Scholars complete core and elective courses that introduce them to major topics in the field of China Studies. The Academy also organizes field studies to culturally, economically, and socio-politically significant regions within Mainland China.
Chinese language study is compulsory for all international students. In addition to Yenching Academy course offerings, Scholars may select courses in other Peking University departments, taught in either Chinese or English. For Yenching Scholars from China, at least 75% of the courses must be taught in English.
Graduation from the Academy requires the successful completion of at least 31 academic credits, as well as writing and orally defending a master's thesis.
Compulsory Courses
- China in Transition
- Field Study
- Topics in China Studies Lecture Series
- Compulsory Language Courses
Elective Courses
- General Elective Courses
- Literature and Culture
- History and Archaeology
- Philosophy and Religion
- Law and Society
- Economics and Management
- Politics and International Relations
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students comprise roughly 80% of the student body.
Applicants should have:
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Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2024*;
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An outstanding academic record;
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Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;
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A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential;
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English proficiency.
* Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in other degree programs whilst studying at the university.
Dates
Deadline: December 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
The Yenching Academy provides a generous fellowship to all scholars, including:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- One round-trip travel fare
- Field study costs
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
