Comparative Politics

Master in Comparative Politics (MCP) is a two-year international master program that prepares students to familiarize and analyze various politics around the globe from a comparative perspective. Taught by renowned comparativists and area specialists from Fudan and possibly other prestigious universities, this program offers theoretical resources, analytical skills and practical knowledge not only of Chinese politics, but also of major countries in North and South. Students are expected to finish the program with cross-national insights on 1) state organizations and political institutions; 2) political culture; 3) process and major actors of state governance. This program distinguishes itself by offering an invaluable research perspective to understand the world from China’s vintage point and observe how China is interacting with the world. Students of this program can pursue a variety of potential careers, including doctoral-level training, national governments, think-tanks, international organizations and corporations. 

Required Courses 

• Comparative Politics 
• Empirical Political Theory 
• Research Methods of Political Science
• Chinese Politics 
• Chinese Public Administration

Selective Courses

• Sino-US Relations and American Politics
• Sino-Russian Relations and Russian Politics
• Sino-EU Relations and EU Politics 
• Comparative Politics of East Asia
• International Relations of East Asia
• Chinese Diplomacy
• Chinese Society
• Chinese Modern History
• Chinese Foreign Economic Policies
• Global Governance 
• Chinese Security Policies
• International Politics and Theories
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Public Economics 
• Chinese (level 1-4)
• Traditional Chinese Political Thoughts 

Requirements

• One official copy of diploma from each previous college-level degree program
• One official copy of transcript for each previous college-level degree program
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member of your previous academic program
• Official copy of TOEFL (minimum 90) or IELTS score (minimum 6.5) (Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement.)
• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Writing sample (approximately 2000 words)
• Copy of passport 

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• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships 

• Chinese government scholarship
• Shanghai Government Scholarship
• Fudan Student Fellowship