Global Journalism and Communication Master's Program on Belt Road Initiative (BRJC)
- University: Renmin University of China
- Level of study: Master's Degree
- Discipline: Jounalism and Communication
- Start date: Sept 1st, 2021
- Duration: 2 years
- Tuition fees: RMB 20,000
Introduction
- The School of Journalism and Communication, Renmin University of China launched the Global Journalism and Communication Master's Program on Belt Road Initiative (BRJC) in 2017. The program was officially launched in March 2018. BRJC, a two-year professional Master's program taught in English, aims at training communication talents with international perspectives, multimedia reporting and storytelling proficiency, and dedication to promoting mutual understanding between different cultures and countries.
The program's curriculum consists of a variety of intermediate and advanced-level communication and journalism courses, including media history and theories development, media industry, practical skills and research methods. Additionally, the program offers Chinese language training and courses on Chinese politics, economy, society and culture.
In the first year, students focus on coursework, reporting practice and media internship. In the second year, students can choose to work on either Master's theses on practical topics or portfolios. Students in the program work closely with advisors and other faculty members. All the multimedia production facilities and studios at the School are available to students on appointment basis.
Key Information
- Language of Instruction: English
- Academic Requirement: a bachelor degree or above
- Application Start Date: Nov 1st, 2020
- Application Deadline: Apr 30th, 2021
Admission Requirement
- Qualifications:
- Foreign citizens who do not hold Chinese passports must demonstrate to be good natured individuals who have the necessary degrees and language capabilities. In principle the applicant must not be more than 35 years old of age, and must hold a degree that is equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an acNon-degreeed Chinese university. Interested in Chinese politics, economy, culture and society and promoting mutual understanding between cultures.
According to Section 5 of the Citizenship and Immigration Laws set forth by the People's Republic of China, the individual in consideration cannot have Chinese citizenship if this person has a non-Chinese passport, has both parents who are Chinese foreign residents, or has one parent who is a Chinese foreign resident.
Applicants who were born in China or residents of Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan citizenship or those who possess foreign citizenship due to immigration must demonstrate to be in possession of their foreign citizenship for a minimum time of four years.
For applicants who fall under either of the two categories mentioned above, please provide documents and relevant material that support your foreign nationality claim.
- Application Materials:
- 1. Applicants who have either one or both parents possess Chinese citizenship but are long-term/permanent residents in another country were already in possession of foreign citizenship by the time of birth, and cannot possess Chinese citizenship. This type of applicant should provide the following documents:
Past ID information of both parents during the applicant's time of birth in photocopy form
Current ID information of both parents in photocopy form
Residency documents of one or both parents at the time of the applicant's birth
The applicant's birth certificate that proves non-Chinese nationality or acquisition of foreign citizenship
2. Applicants who have either one or both parents possess Chinese citizenship but are long-term/permanent residents in China were already in possession of foreign citizenship by the time of birth. This type of applicant should provide the following documents:
Past ID information of both parents during the applicant's time of birth in photocopy form
Current ID information of both parents in photocopy form
Documents certifying the applicant forfeited Chinese citizenship for at least 4 (four) years
Applicant's birth certificate that proves non-Chinese nationality or acquisition of foreign citizenship
3. Applicants who were previously Chinese nationals but have acquired citizenship from another country need to provide:
Documents certifying that the applicant has successfully acquired foreign citizenship
Documents certifying the applicant forfeited Chinese citizenship for at least 4 (four) years
Deactivation of Chinese citizenship that was previously in possession
4. Applicants who do not fall under any of the categories above do not have to provide documents certifying their nationality status.
