Introduction to School of International Studies
A marriage of the University of Nottingham United Kingdom’s School of History and School of Politics and International Relations, IS brings political scientists, IR specialists and historians, together with specialists in anthropology, security studies, development, area studies and other fields to comprise this discipline of international studies and the School that bears its name.
We have a decidedly British approach to international relations, paired with strengths in international and transnational history. With 20 academic staff members from thirteen different countries, International Studies is the most international School at UNNC and possibly all of China. We have the expertise to train you for the future you envision.
With two BA degrees, two MA degrees, and a PhD degree, we believe we offer here some of the best training that can be found anywhere in China in international relations and world history, comparable to the best programmes in the world.
Undergraduate Programmes
BA International Studies
This degree programme offers you the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of past and present economics, politics and societies, especially in Asia, Europe and North America. After completing the programme, you will have a broad understanding of international studies and the ability to analyse political ideas and concepts. Your skills will include the ability to think and study independently and to develop and sustain a reasoned argument.
BA International Studies
with Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish
This innovative degree programme combines core training in international studies with an intensive language programme that allows you to develop a working knowledge of a modern language. Language modules are offered from beginner to advanced level.
By the end of your programme, you will have a thorough knowledge of important international concepts. You will have the ability to think through ideas critically and to develop and sustain a reasoned argument. You will have the intellectual skills needed to cope in a globalised work environment and the linguistic ability necessary to operate confidently at an international level.
Career opportunities
In recent years our graduates have embarked on careers in:
- academia
- civil service
- conflict analysis
- diplomacy
- financial and market analysis
- human resource management
- international organisations, such as the United Nations and World Bank
- management consultancy
- national and global media
- International Journalism
- non-governmental organisations
2019 Graduates
Of the 70 undergraduate who graduated from the School of International Studies in 2019 and continued onto postgraduate studies, 77.1% were admitted by world top 100 universities and 71.4% by world top 50 according to the 2019-20 QS World University Rankings.