the
importance in economic advantages is presented. Qualitative analysis of the
information provided by participants offers a new perspective in understanding the
motivations behind self-funded overseas study , and its interaction with pure economic
returns.
In order to answer the questions mentioned and fill in gaps in the current literature,
the present study has focused on two aspects: First: What is the economic return of UK
Master’ s degrees to Chinese overseas students? Is monetary return the primary motivation?
And Second: Which pulling factors are significant for Chinese overseas students?
By seeking to answer the above questions, the study attempts to reveal the extent to
which the economic benefit of obtaining a UK Masters contributes as a pulling factor
for Chinese overseas students, and aims to identify the significance of self motivated
globalization in the 21st century .