Program Overview
The East Asian Development and Global Economy at University of Bristol is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the East Asian Development and Global Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asian Development and Global Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'East Asia and Global Development\', \'International Political Economy\', \'Theories of Development\', \'Conflict, Security and Development\', \'Small Business Development\', \'Managing and Evaluating Development\', \'Development Skills in Practice\', \'Environmental Politics\', \'Governing the Global Borderlands\', \'International Development Organisations\', \'Foreign Policy Analysis\', \'Research Methods\', \'Militarisation, Militarism and War\', \'Discourse Analysis\', \'International Human Rights\', \'Sino-US Relations\', \'Japan and East Asia\', \'East Asia, Europe and Global Integration\', \'Rethinking the State\', \'Global Civil Society\', "China\'s International Relations", \'Religion and Politics in the West\', \'Globalisation and Culture\', \'Interpreting Gender\', \'Philosophy of Social Science\', \'Nations and Nationalism\', \'European Foreign Policy\', \'Popular music and society\', \'Understanding risk\', \'Liberalism, Terror and the Policits of Insecurity\', \'Nuclear (In)security\', \'Gender, Masculinity/ies and international Relations\', \'Independent study for dissertation\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
27 August 2026
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- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months