MSc China in Comparative Perspective at London School of Economics and Political Science

Develop key skills such as comparative theory and critical thinking, while expanding your knowledge of China and its history, society, and culture. This programme will introduce you to comparative social-science frameworks, developing your knowledge of China and the contemporary world. It brings together LSE’s considerable multi-disciplinary expertise on China, drawing on a range of social science disciplines.

Department: Department of Anthropology  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Comparing China, Global China, Dissertation- MSc China in Comparative Perspective.

Career pathways

The programme is good preparation for research work in an academic discipline, but is also appropriate for those with career interests related to China and East Asia, for example, in business, culture, or government. Graduates of this programme have chosen a variety of careers, including as analysts, consultants, journalists, and government officials.

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