Overview

While the Global China Studies degree from Duke Kunshan University is intellectually located in the twenty-first century and content highly relevant to modern China, it also draws from elements of China’s earlier periods that are crucial to understanding China today and to illuminating pressing twenty-first century challenges.

This includes the formation of China’s modern borders under the Qing Empire, China’s role in pre-twentieth century global trade, the Qing Empire’s responses to rebellion and reform, the long tradition of the centralizing state in China, and a history of economic revolutions and interventions in the environment dating back more than a thousand years.

Career Paths

Graduates of this major can pursue advanced degrees focusing across the humanities and social sciences. They will be especially well-prepared for graduate degrees related to China and work in a wide range of jobs where knowledge of China and Chinese is an advantage, including government work, the NGO world, as well as higher education and the private sector, particularly in global companies and educational joint ventures with operations in China.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

From Empire to Nation

Modern Chinese Politics

Visual China

China's Economic Transition

US/China Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kunshan, China

Disciplines

History Political Science Asian studies View 5 other Bachelors in Political Science in China

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

High academic credentials and passion for learning

Strong English language competency

Strong interest in Duke Kunshan's innovative, integrated and interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum

An adventurous spirit and creative thinking orientation

A demonstrated desire to have an impact and succeed in life

Excited at the unique leadership opportunity being a member of the inaugural class provides

SAT or ACT test scores (optional)

After you submit your application, record a short video response to a randomized prompt, directly from your portal. This is not required but is highly recommended.

Two (2) teacher evaluations/recommendations are required to complete the application

Proof of English Language required.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70265 USD / year

≈ 70265 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13418 USD / year

≈ 13418 USD / year

Additional Details

Chinese students: 95,000 RMB / semester

Living costs

Kunshan

China

3980 - 6290 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Scholarships Information

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