Dr. Jane Hayward

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Biography

Jane Hayward is a lecturer at King's College London specializing in East Asian Studies. She earned her PhD from New York University and has held post-doctoral positions at the Oxford University China Centre, as well as the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University in Beijing. With extensive experience in the field, her current research focuses on China's agrarian question, particularly examining policy discourses on land production and organization. Jane's work is situated at the intersection of Chinese politics, international political economy, and modern Chinese history. She investigates the politics surrounding China's 'peasantry' (nongmin) and discusses the reorganization of rural land and labor, as well as urban transformations related to these issues. In her teaching, she covers topics such as China in the Age of Globalization and aims to engage in public discourse through events and collaborations. Jane is committed to a collective research group examining urban-rural development in the context of global capitalism, fostering critical discussions in academia and policy.

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Lecturer

— 2026-08-01

King's College London • London, England, United Kingdom

Lecturer in East Asian Studies, focusing on China and its agrarian policies.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.