Chinese Society and Politics

Programme structure

Programme structure for students that were admitted to the programme before Autumn 2017:

The course of study consists of a total of 120 ECTS credits that are distributed in the following manner:

  • Obligatory courses, 30 credits

  • Elective courses, 30 credits
  • One of the following four 60 credits "packages":
    • EAST4010 - Research Methodology in East Asia Studies, 20 credits + EAST4610 - Voices from EAST Asia, 10 credits + Master’s thesis, 30 credits.
    • International project term, 30 credits + Master's thesis, 30 credits
    • Parallel Master's degree with Zhejiang University
    • Master's thesis, 60 credits (Only available for students who have enrolled before 2015)

Recommended course of study

4. semester

KIN4591 – Master's Thesis in Chinese Society and Politics (discontinued) or
3. semester

EAST4010 – Research Methodology in East Asian Studies (discontinued) and

 or

AMS4900 – International Project Term in Asia and the Middle East or

Studies at Zhejiang University or

2. semester

 Elective courses or Studies at Zhejiang
1. semester KIN4510 – How to study Chinese Culture and Society KIN4520 – Recent Developments in Chinese Society
  10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits

The first year of the Master's Degree comprises the methodical and theoretical basis for independent work on the master's thesis.

Obligatory courses

Alternatively, you may combine your master degree at the University of Oslo with a specially organized master programme at Zhejiang University in China. By completion of this programme, you will have parallel master degrees from both universities.

Elective courses

It is possible to apply for recognition of 20 credits taken in other subjects when these can be seen as relevant for the candidate’s subject area for the dissertation. This form (in Norwegian)  must be filled out and sent to the student advisor if you wish to do so. Examples of subjects that could be of relevance:

Master's thesis and courses preparing the student for thesis work

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

  • Parallel Master’s degree with Zhejiang University (60 credits)

Option 4:

In either case, the thesis is to be an individual research work. The subject of the thesis may be chosen from a wide range of topics associated with Chinese society and politics and is chosen in cooperation with the supervisor. The thesis is normally written in English, alternatively in a Scandinavian language. Sources in Chinese should constitute at least 1/5 of the source material used.

Students should begin to reflect on a topic for their master thesis from day 1. In all four semesters (except if abroad), participation in monthly seminars for the writing of project descriptions and theses is obligatory. All students are given a provisional advisor at the beginning of the 1st semester and a permanent advisor at the beginning of the 2nd semester.

Previous Master's Theses at IKOS

Practical information for Master students at IKOS

On the department's web site you will find important information and relevant links for Master students at IKOS, especially concerning the Master's thesis.

Previous courses in this degree

Offered spring 2013

Offered to students who were accepted to Chinese Society and Politics not later than autumn 2011

Courses no longer on offer:

Elective courses (30 credits):

Diploma and degree

The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.

Published Oct. 11, 2016 2:40 PM - Last modified Mar. 5, 2018 3:26 PM