Master in Chinese Media and Global Journalism

  • 2019-11-25

1)      PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The M.A. program in Chinese Media and Global Journalism is the first of its kind in China and targets foreign students from overseas. You will study the impact of globalization on journalism, communication, politics, economy, culture and society at the School of Journalism and Communication, SISU, one of the pioneers in global journalism teaching and global media practices.

The program enables you to experience the changing landscape of global media and global communication perspectives in this world cosmopolitan of Shanghai. You will have access to scholars, experts, media professionals and corporate practitioners in global media, new technology, global communication studies and advertising and marketing spheres.

Aiming to develop you intellectually as well as enhance you professionally, the program provides a strong all-round package that teaches you practical journalistic skills, prepare you to write rigorous, responsible journalism in the global sphere, help you communicate effectively in China and your home countries for global entrepreneurship in terms of global media studies, public relations, global advertising and marketing issues. You can examine and participate in the process of global content creation and distribution and develop your understanding of the role of strategy and planning, based on practices in China.

 

2)      DURATION

This program is a two-year program. Most students can finish taking all the courses in the first year, do internship, and prepare MA thesis in the second year. If students fail to finish their learning tasks due to personal or specific reasons, they should make an application first and then extend their study after being approved. The length of extension is usually half a year, and no more than one year including suspending of schooling.

 

3)      CURRICULUM

Students can also take any English-medium courses as electives either from School of Journalism and Communication or from other schools of the university.

Total Courses required: 33 credits.

Types

Courses

Credits

Language and Basic Courses

Chinese Language (Level 1, Level 2);

An Introduction to China

7 credits

Degree Core Courses

Mass Communication Theory;

Research Methods and Applications;

Culture and Media in China;

Advanced News Writing and Reporting;

Directed Research Project

10 credits

Electives

History of Global Journalism;

Globalization, Social Development & Media;

Global Public Opinion and Chinese Media;

New Media and Society;

Media and International Issues;

Marketing Communications;

Statistics

14 credits

Media Project

Internship or academic activities

2 credits

MA Thesis

 

4)      DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must finish a dissertation of no less than 15,000 words in English with an abstract in both Chinese and English with no less than 1,000 characters. Dissertation should follow SISU Graduate Thesis Format Standard. School of Journalism and Communication, SISU, reserves the right of interpretation on this regulation.

 

5)      APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS

Applications are open to non-Chinese citizens with reliable financial support and stability who are university graduates with a completed bachelor’s degree (transcript required) and in good health.

 

6)      ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants must have a good command of English, with one of the following: TOEFL IBT (internet based) test result of at least 80 points, TOEFL (computer based) test result of at least 213 points, TOEFL (paper based) test result of at least 550 points, or IELTS test result of at least 6.0.

This requirement does not apply to an applicant who has studied for at least two years at, or received a degree from an English speaking high school, college, or university.

 

7)      ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

The Entrance Examination includes both a written and oral test, usually held in March, April or May. The SISU Graduate School via email communication will send out exact examination date and place arrangements (with an option for an on-line Skype interview in special cases).

 

8)      APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 15. Applicants for scholarships should follow the application regulation of scholarships.

 

9)      TUITION AND FEES

Application Fee

800 RMB

Tuition

26,000 RMB /Year



 

 

 


 


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