The King's-Renmin University Graduate Programme in Asian & International Affairs
Prospective students
For students seeking entry in 2026/27 to start their first year at Renmin, the King's-Renmin University Graduate Programme in Asian & International Affairs will succeed the current Double MA in Asian and International Affairs. King’s awards an MA in European and International Politics and Renmin awards a Master’s in Law, majoring in International Relations (SISRUC).
The main difference is that each university will award its own degree and there is no credit transfer between the institutions.
Students will formally apply through Renmin via international.ruc.edu.cn. A document explaining the application process step-by-step is available here. Students will need to flag at the top of their personal statement that they are part of the King’s–Renmin University Graduate Programme in Asian & International Affairs.
Students admitted by Renmin will complete their first year at Renmin University before progressing to the second year of the MA in European and International Politics at King’s College London, subject to meeting the required progression criteria.
Academic requirements
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme, you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or international equivalent. If you are still studying, you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. See the section for international applicants on the course page to see country-specific academic criteria.
English language requirements
English language band: B
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date. For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Qualification check
Documents related to the academic and English language requirements will go through a qualification check verification.
Continuing students
Students who started their first year of studies at Renmin in 2025 remain on the Double MA in Asian and International Affairs. They do not need to apply through the application portal since their place at King's for 2026/2027 is already confirmed.
Please note, the Double MA programme is not recruiting new students and, pending approval, will be succeeded by the King's-Renmin University Graduate Programme in Asian & International Affairs.
Find out more and apply
For further information and entry criteria, contact Dr Tugba Bozcaga or Professor Christoph Meyer.