諾丁漢大學

Unique to Nottingham, this course will enhance your understanding of the culture and politics in Asia. You’ll spend a semester in China or Malaysia - an ideal foundation for a career in the region.

Overview

This course draws upon the research and teaching expertise of staff members in the UK, China and Malaysia campuses of the University of Nottingham, who are experts on Asian politics, economics, history and international relations. It is the first programme of its kind in postgraduate education and works closely with our Asia Research Institute – a research platform which engages with practitioners and partners in the region.

Our wide range of optional modules will allow you to tailor the course to your specific interests. The Global Asia module will introduce you to pan-Asian themes such as nationalism, globalisation, environmental challenges, resource politics and gender relations. It challenges the prevailing conception of ‘Asia Rising’ as a new phenomenon and will also allow you to specialise in a specific country or regional studies.

You will immerse yourself in the culture of these countries and take language options if desired. Accommodation will be organised by the University, although it is not covered by the course fees.

Careers

This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a professional career in Asia, whether you are mid-career and wish to change direction, aiming to move into policy areas, or interested in taking time out to make sense of your day-to-day policy activities.

It does not presuppose any knowledge of the region. However, modules are designed to enable those who have previous experience of living or working in Asia to expand and build on their existing knowledge.

The semester you spend in China or Malaysia will make you particularly attractive to employers which are seeking graduates with cultural and political experience. This course will develop your skills for a career in a range of fields, such as:

• academia
• civil service
• international cultural exchange
• international organisations
• journalism
• ministerial advising
• non-governmental organisations
• policy research