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.
Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
2024-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Chinese Language
Area of study
Arts | Humanities
Minor
Asian Culture | East Asian Studies | Chinese Studies | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Chinese Language and Literature
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| - | - |
About Program
Program Overview
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)
Program Outline
The student, in consultation with his/her supervisor, will devise a research plan. It is advised that students also avail of the opportunity to take Language Specific modules (CN610, CN 620), Generic/Transferrable Skills modules (GST11, GST13, GST15 or other) and / or Subject-specific/Advanced Specialist modules (any of the CN84X modules, e.g. CN840, CN841 or CN842).
Modules to the value of at least 30ECTS over the duration of the programme can be taken form the following offerings:
Career Options
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