PhD Chinese Studies at University of Manchester

Benefit from expert doctoral supervision in Chinese history and culture. Engage with world-class scholars of Chinese Studies, gaining access to their expertise, mentorship, and cutting-edge research that contributes to the global discourse on China. Join an extensive and interdisciplinary department that covers the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, history, language, and contemporary issues, ensuring a well-rounded and in-depth understanding of the subject matter.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD in Chinese Studies programme will enable you to undertake a significant piece of research that aligns with our interests in a wide range of areas. Our research encompasses early modern, modern, and contemporary cultures in China and Taiwan.

Career pathways

Many of PhD graduates in Modern Languages have gone on to academic positions at leading universities in the UK, Europe, USA, East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Our graduates have been also successful with receiving prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, including the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship and the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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