Dr. Yanran Yao

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Biography

Yanran Yao is a lecturer in Chinese Politics at King's College London, where she specializes in civil society, authoritarianism, and political economy. She obtained her PhD in Politics and Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong in 2018. Prior to joining King's College, she served as a lecturer and deputy director for the Master of Non-Profit Management Program at the University of Hong Kong for three years. Her research focuses on the interactions between civil society and authoritarian regimes, with a particular emphasis on the challenges of accountability in such states. Using case studies from mainland China and Hong Kong, Yanran examines how the Chinese Communist Party influences civil society organizations both domestically and abroad. Yanran is also active in exploring global political liberalization and how it impacts civil society.

Research Interests

Courses

Undergraduate 6QQMN314 Business Entrepreneurship Contemporary China Postgraduate 7YYC0007 Business China

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • 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.