Chinese university seeks UK partners for joint undergraduate programmes

Zhejiang University of Media and Communications is looking for UK partners to deliver 3+1 dual bachelor’s degree articulation courses in the following areas:    

• Acting
• Photography
• Producing film and TV programmes
• Directing film and TV programmes

Benefits for the UK partner

• Opportunity to build a long-term partnership with one of the top media and communications universities in China, with opportunity for expansion in the future;
• Raise your institution’s profile and brand awareness in China.

Areas of responsibility for the two collaborating parties

For the UK partner(s):

• To share outline of their bachelor’s degree programme(s) in the relevant subject area(s), including course content design, teaching approaches, entry requirements, final assessment details, etc.
• Proposal for working with the Chinese partner on the articulation programme(s)
• Preparatory guidance for Chinese students on studying at the UK host institution
• Further details will be agreed upon between the UK partner(s) and Zhejiang University of Media and Communications

For Zhejiang University of Media and Communications:

• All promotion in China and recruitment of Chinese students
• Logistics in China (including setting up entrance examinations, supporting UK visa applications, booking international flights, etc.)

About Zhejiang University of Media and Communications

Zhejiang University of Media and Communications, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, cultivates talents for the broadcast industry and other media and communications sectors in China. Almost 13,000 full-time students are currently studying on more than 50 programmes at the University’s 13 colleges and schools.

Zhejiang University of Media and Communications has established partnerships with more than 40 institutions in the US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, including student and teacher exchange programmes, teacher training programmes, and short-term visits.

About Hangzhou

Hangzhou is the provincial capital and the largest city of Zhejiang province in Eastern China. It has a population of more than 21 million people. It is an industrial city, with its key sectors including light industry, agriculture, and textiles, but it is also known for its beautiful natural scenery. It is considered an important manufacturing base and logistics hub for coastal China, and is one of the most prosperous cities in China. It will host the eleventh G20 summit in September 2016.

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