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About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Global Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- International businesses
- Non-profit and non-governmental organisations
- Global health
- Global marketing agencies
- Human justice organisations
- International governing agencies
- Mass communication
- Travel
Curriculum
- Courses in global history and geography
- Comparative political systems
- Cultural anthropology
- Globalisation and society
- Economics
- Intercultural communication
- East Asian thought
- And ethnic and religious conflict resolution
- Plus language and study abroad.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
- master degree in a relevant field with GPA 3.0 of 4 or above
- acceptance by a prospective supervisor except Schools of Economics and Management
- HSK 5 for Chinese-taught or an English test for English-taught programmes.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Master degree (or pre-graduation certificate) relevant to the major; two recommendation letters; research plan and publications; non-Chinese citizen; interviews
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥29,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥500 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2026
Applications closed
30 Jun 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is ¥29,000 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥500 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥64,675 CNY.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 180, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.