Chinese Studies Research MPhil / PhD, option of joint PhD with HKU or NUS

Overview

The Lau welcomes high quality research proposal from interests applicants. We are interested in particular in political economy, political science of contemporary China, Chinese international relations, and China and its natural environment.

Interested applicants should first of all familiarise themselves with the research interests and areas of the current academic staff at the Lau China Institute and see which best fits their proposed research. Applicants should then send a TWO PAGE maximum outline with the following information to the PhD admissions tutor:

• Research title
• The key research questions that the thesis will address
• The proposed treatment of the research - in terms of methodology, theory and any other relevant information 
• An idea of the kind of evidence base that the research will rely on - whether documents, case studies, etc. 

Applicants need in particular to think about the literature that their research is intended to speak to, the viability of any field research involved (in terms of practicality, funding, ethical clearance, etc) and ways in which it will make a contribution to existing scholarship. 

The Lau China Institute currently consists of the following:

• Academic staff: 5 (plus affiliates in a number of other departments across the College).

• Research students: 30.

• Partner organisations: The Institute is closely involved in the Colleges key partnerships with Hong Kong University and the National University of Singapore, with both of which a joint degree may be taken, and also with Renmin University of China, which will allow possible research exchanges for postgraduate students. 

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To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

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