Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Chinese History and Culture PHD Programme By Graduate School, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Chinese History and Culture (CHC) was established in September 2008. Its mission is to impart to students knowledge about the culture of China, to help them broaden their intellectual horizons and to reach an integrated understanding of the relationship between self and society, so that they can develop foundations for their future careers, improve the quality of their lives and become responsible national and world citizens in this age of globalisation. 

To fulfil its mission, in addition to offering an undergraduate and a taught postgraduate programme related to the culture of China, CHC offers research programmes in Chinese culture leading, respectively, to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). The Department’s research covers the following areas.

  • Art History, Visual Culture, and Media Studies in Greater China and Asia
  • China’s Interactions with Other Parts of Asia
  • Chinese Government and Society in Imperial China
  • Chinese Literature and Cultural History
  • Ethnic Relations in China
  • Modern Chinese Intellectual and Political History
  • History of Science, Technology, and Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Intellectual and Religious History 

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Chinese History and Culture (CHC) was established in September 2008. Its mission is to impart to students knowledge about the culture of China, to help them broaden their intellectual horizons and to reach an integrated understanding of the relationship between self and society, so that they can develop foundations for their future careers, improve the quality of their lives and become responsible national and world citizens in this age of globalisation. 

To fulfil its mission, in addition to offering an undergraduate and a taught postgraduate programme related to the culture of China, CHC offers research programmes in Chinese culture leading, respectively, to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). The Department’s research covers the following areas.

  • Art History, Visual Culture, and Media Studies in Greater China and Asia
  • China’s Interactions with Other Parts of Asia
  • Chinese Government and Society in Imperial China
  • Chinese Literature and Cultural History
  • Ethnic Relations in China
  • Modern Chinese Intellectual and Political History
  • History of Science, Technology, and Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Intellectual and Religious History 

Admission Requirements

80+
6.5+

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (2-year full-time/4-year part-time)

At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)

Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)

Normally hold:

  • A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university

3 Years
Sep

International
10,794 USD

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