The PhD programme in the Department of China Studies is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, and is based at XJTLU.
The PhD programme in the Department of China Studies is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, and is based at XJTLU. Upon successful completion of your programme you will receive a degree from the University of Liverpool, which is recognised by the UK’s Department of Education as well as China’s Ministry of Education.
Students on this programme are formally registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the supervision of the supervisory team.
As a PhD student you will be appointed a designated primary (local) supervisor at XJTLU, who is a full-time member of academic staff. In addition, you will also have a designated secondary supervisor based at the University of Liverpool.
The normal length of full-time PhD programme is three years. At the end of three years’ full-time study, you can apply for an extension of one year to complete the writing of your dissertation. Part-time PhD degrees usually take four to seven years.
As a registered full-time PhD student, you have the opportunity to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months. Your accommodation and travel fees will be covered by XJTLU and the University of Liverpool.
Full-time PhD students are funded to attend local and international conferences during their studies.
The Department of China Studies welcomes visiting PhD students from other universities who come to XJTLU for a year or a semester. Students wishing to undertake field research in China may find the Department and the University an ideal base from which to proceed. Additional supervision is also available across a wide range of research into social change in China, as well as in other disciplines across China.
Please check the FAQ for further information about studying for a PhD at XJTLU.
Scholarships are available to candidates who wish to pursue a research degree at the Department of China Studies in the following areas:
There will be two application rounds for each academic year:
First round – applications submitted by 17:00 CST(UTC+8), 15 October will be reviewed in the first round and the decision will be announced in December.
Second round – applications submitted by 17:00 CST(UTC+8), 15 April will be reviewed in the second round and the decision will be announced in June.
Go to Scholarships and find more information about how to apply for the scholarships.