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M.Phil in Chinese Society and Politics

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/studier/program/aas-master/chinp/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	International Education Office
Telephone	(+47) 22 85 82 00 (10:00-15:00)
Email	international@admin.uio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	This programme is directed at students who want to develop their competence in the field of contemporary Chinese society and politics. The programme builds on international China research, and is taught by experts in the field of Chinese society and politics. As a student, you will engage in in-depth studies and analysis of topics that are crucial for understanding contemporary Chinese society and governance, for instance issues of rural-urban divisions, media, family, education, ethnic relations, party-government relations, and the globalization of China. You will actively take part in the study of relevant theories, and commonly used methodologies in the field of contemporary Chinese society and politics.
Application deadline	1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland. 15 April for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Applicants for Master's Degree Programmes are required to have a minimum of 3 years of study at a recognized university or college beyond the minimum requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education, which means to a level equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor Degree. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/..
Tuition	No tuition fee
Subject area	Humanities
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Application procedures	The online application form for the Master's degree programmes will be available from 1 October. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/index.html