MPhil/PhD Programme
The Chinese Studies MPhil and PhD programmes welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society. The programmes are examined in English and are pursued in a multilingual Chinese community at a university uniquely committed since its establishment to the study of Chinese culture in an environment of academic freedom.
Features of the MPhil and PhD programmes:
- Interdisciplinary Approaches
- Global Perspectives
- Transferable Skills Development
The MPhil and PhD programmes cultivate interdisciplinary research talents on China studies by bridging the approaches of humanities and social sciences, with a diverse faculty with expertise across Chinese society, culture, literature, governance, economy, business, history, and international relations.
The MPhil and PhD programmes aim at training young scholars to study China from global perspectives. Both the faculty team and student body are highly international, offering a vibrant and multicultural learning community.
The MPhil and PhD programmes provide strong research, presentation, communications, and writing skills training. Courses are primarily taught in English. For international students, our Centre also provides an excellent platform for Chinese language skills development with courses provided by the Yale-China Chinese Language Academy.
Yiwei YANG
MPhil Graduate,
Pursuing PhD
“Our MPhil program is the ideal opportunity to conduct my first independent research project and build a solid foundation for my future study.”
Marnyi GYATSO
PhD Graduate,
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
“The courses offered by Professor Jan Kiely concerning Chinese rural society and people’s religious practices often led me to think about my hometown and its past. I felt the urge to write a history of my hometown, once a predominant religious and political center in the eastern Tibetan Plateau while on the margins of Central Tibet and China proper, from a bottom-up perspective.”
Todd KLAIMAN
PhD Graduate,
Instructor
“CCS offers world-class academic training along with fantastic field research opportunities.”
LU Chentong
PhD Graduate
“CCS is absolutory the most unforgettable place for me, a ten-year CUHKer, and totally changes my perspectives on Chinese history. I am really grateful to teachers and friends here for their enduring support for my research and life.”
YANG Kai
MPhil Graduate,
PhD Candidate
“Interdisciplinary training, open-minded faculty members, spacious workstation, and generous research funding make the CCS an ideal environment for those who aspire to pursue Chinese scholarship!”