East Asian Studies (PhD) at University of Bristol

Conduct advanced research on East Asia in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Study with internationally renowned sociology, politics and international relations scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment. Focus on East and South Asian societies, culture and politics, including issues relating to security, conflict, peace and violence; ethnicity, migration and citizenship; gender and sexuality; race, colonialism, postcolonialism, and decolonialism; the climate crisis; political economy; political and social inequalities; social, political and international theory; and socio-technical systems and their politics, among others.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies  |  Duration: Up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: We welcome new PhD students all year round.  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PhD in East Asian Studies will combine both taught and research components. The taught component provide you with the necessary research methods skills to become an independent researcher, including a better understanding of the research process, ethics, and methodologies so that you are fully equipped to work on your PhD project. You are required to complete this, unless you can provide evidence that you have undertaken this training before joining the programme.

Career pathways

Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Graduates of our postgraduate research programmes go on to pursue varied and interesting careers.

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