PhD CHINESE STUDIES
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    PhD CHINESE STUDIES

    Maynooth University
    Maynooth University
    Ireland
    Ireland, Maynooth
    University Rank:#820
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    Tuition Fee
    EUR 10,000 / Year

    PhD CHINESE STUDIES

    About

    The PhD in Chinese Studies offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture. The research profiles of staff members are varied, covering cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on: Chinese nationalism and quest for national identity, the conflict and communication between China and the West, China’s sport policy and practice, Chinese martial arts, comparative philosophy, philosophy in literature, Chinese Buddhism.

    Commences
    September (or other agreed time)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    MA in Chinese Studies (with at least a II.2 degree respectively), or equivalent. Students who do not hold an MA or equivalent qualification (only admitted in exceptional cases) may be required to take modules from the SMLLC MA programme. Students may, in consultation with their supervisor and the Head of School, take additional MA modules.

    Minimum English language requirements:

    Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

    Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 55
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

    Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore. 

    Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

    TOEFL internet-based test  : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section

    Career

    The PhD in Chinese Studies equips students for a number of career paths. These include: teaching at various levels (including university), advisory functions in economic and cultural exchanges between China and Ireland (or Europe), business, politics, publishing, materials’ development, adult education and support, further study at postdoc level.

    Fee Information

    PhD CHINESE STUDIES

    Maynooth University

    Maynooth University

    Ireland

    Ireland, Maynooth

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