PhD Chinese Studies at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in Chinese Studies within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, with collaborations across History, History of Art, Education, International Relations and Politics. Proposals are welcomed from any area of Chinese Studies.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Chinese Studies) | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis of 70,000-100,000 words. Research strengths include modern Chinese cultural and intellectual history, Chinese-Western exchanges and transcultural interactions, coloniality and postcolonialism, family and gender, translation studies, modern and contemporary Chinese literature and visual culture, and Chinese linguistics including bilingualism and multilingualism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates will also usually be expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (equivalent tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Duolingo are also accepted at published minimums).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual research fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is yet to be confirmed. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may be charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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