Master of International Relations and Development
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

Hongkong

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About this course

What will I learn?

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Master of International Relations and Development (MIRD) Programme provides students with advanced training in international relations and development from a comparative pan-Asian perspective and with a particular focus on the Greater China region. Designed to provide students with core theoretical, conceptual and analytical tools necessary to understand contemporary Asia, the Programme focuses on the competitive dynamics impacting the regions international relations and economic development. The Programme emphasizes experiential learning with opportunities for students to engage in field visits in developing countries and to explore various issues related to development and economic transition. The Programme is designed for students intending future careers in government, think tanks, consulting firms, the not-for-profit sector and private sector organisations.

COURSE SYNOPSIS

Core Courses

EDS6001 Research Methods for Interdisciplinary Studies
TBC The Political Economy of Development: Themes, Issues, Trends
TBC Foreign and Security Politics in Asia
PPG6002 Public Policy and Governance: Processes and Techniques

Elective Courses

TBC Development in the Greater China Region and Northeast Asia

TBC Institutions, International Relations and Development
TBC Urban and Regional Development in Asia
TBC Managing Development and Civil Society in Emerging Economies
TBC Public Health in Developing Societies
TBC Gender and Development
TBC Experiencing Developing Societies: Field Visits
TBC Thesis Writing and Research Thesis on International Development

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS)

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
HK$120,000.00 (12,73,156) per year
HK $5,000 per credit point
Application deadline

Expected April 2024

More details

Start date

Expected September 2023

Venue

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

Tai Po Campus,

10 Lo Ping Road,

Tai Po, Hong Kong, New Territories

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
HK$120,000.00 (12,73,156) per year
HK $5,000 per credit point
Application deadline

Expected April 2024

More details

Start date

Expected September 2023

Venue

Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

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Entry requirements

For students from United States

Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no subtest lower than 6.0; or TOEFL 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (internet-based test); or Other equivalent qualifications.

For international students

Applicants applying to the Master of International Relations and Development should normally hold a recognized Bachelor's degree. For applicants whose qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfill one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0; or
  • a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (internet-based test); or
  • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
  • Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of no lower than 430 if the test was taken after June 2005); or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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