Chinese Studies and International Relations (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Why choose Chinese Studies and International Relations at Lancaster?

• Develop a critical insight into an ever-changing global landscape and the complexities of international politics
• Explore important global issues and how they affect the Chinese-speaking world such as environmental challenges and climate change, politics, health and human rights
• Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency
• Learn how to ask difficult questions with confidence, whilst building on transferable skills such as debating, presentation skills and writing policy briefs
• Apply for one of our annual internships, giving you the chance to work with external organisations on live projects

• Consolidate your expertise in Chinese by spending year three studying in a Chinese-speaking country

What areas of International Relations does the course include?

Studying International Relations alongside Chinese you will extend the scope of your understanding of global issues beyond the Chinese-speaking world. You’ll consider questions such as:

• How do AI and cyber technologies change our understanding of politics, security and war?
• How are emerging powers altering the global order?
• Can international institutions address global poverty and environmental crises?
• How is the continued rise of China reshaping the global balance of power?
• Is the Global South an invention of the North?

Taught by influential, inspiring academics who shape policy at global and local levels, International Relations at Lancaster will give you the skills necessary to address these questions and tackle some of the most urgent challenges of our times. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary international relations from leading experts in the field and acquire the necessary skills for a career in local and international politics.

Careers

On our Chinese Studies and International Relations course, you will acquire a versatile skill set that will prepares you for a wide range of exciting careers. Driven by cutting-edge research and current global developments, hands-on projects and collaborative experiences, this course will equip you with the problem-solving, data analysis, language and critical thinking skills to tackle global issues.

You will have the opportunity to boost your prospects further by applying for one of the annual internships offered by Lancaster’s Richardson Institute for Peace Studies. This competitive programme allows you to work alongside leading policy and research organisations.

As a graduate of this course you may go into any of the following roles:

• Intelligence analyst linguist
• Language teacher
• Translator or interpreter
• Policy maker
• Political Advisor
• International aid worker
• Relief worker in a humanitarian organisation
• Political risk and security analyst
• Journalist
• Lawyer
• Global supply chain manager
• Marketing professional
• Book editor