Double Masters in Asian & International Affairs

King's College London, University of London
Postgraduate MA Full-time including placement abroad 2 Years Politics

About this course

Our Double Masters in Asian & International Affairs will give you in-depth knowledge of the politics and economics of Asia, and relations between Asia and the wider world. Through this programme you will develop an advanced understanding of societies in Asia, and you will explore how their shifting relations with the US and the EU are currently transforming international politics and the global economy. You will study at two world-leading institutions: Renmin University of China (Beijing), where you will benefit from expert knowledge on China and Asia; and King’s College London, where you will benefit from our expertise in international affairs, economics, and foreign policy.

Key benefits

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of inter-regional dynamics that are transforming Asia and the wider world.

  • Gain a sensitivity to social, cultural and political differences that are greatly valued by employers.

  • Study at two of the world's most prestigious universities, in two of the world's most dynamic cities (one year in Beijing, one year in London). King’s College London is ranked 13th in the world, and 5th in Europe, for the study of politics by the 2022 QS World University Rankings, and Renmin University is ranked 4th in China for the same subject area.]

  • Learn from world-leading scholars whose research contributed to King’s College London being ranked first in the United Kingdom, for research power in the field of politics and international relations, in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework according to Times Higher Education.

  • Possibility of learning Chinese, a highly desirable skill to employers.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals
    2493 Public relations professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time including placement abroad
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Westminster
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Politics