C02038v2 Doctor of Philosophy in China Studies

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. There are, however, student service fees to be paid. Contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

The Institute for International Studies has strong expertise in China Studies. This degree is designed for those graduates who want to undertake advanced-level research through the exploration of ideas and issues in a thesis on some aspect of China studies.

This program is unique in that candidates may choose to write their thesis in Chinese rather than English.

The degree is most valuable to those without sufficient writing skills in English to write a PhD thesis in that language, but who wish to pursue a career in academia, research or advanced professional practice in China Studies.

Career options

The research degrees offered by the Institute for International Studies are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career or a career in research.

Additional admission requirements

Entry to this degree is on the basis of proven research achievements. Each applicant should, prior to application, discuss their proposed thesis topic with the Institute's Chinese Research Degrees Coordinator to determine whether supervision is possible.

In addition to completing the University's application form, applicants must provide the following.

• Evidence of their ability to undertake advanced original research, appropriate to the proposed doctoral program. This may include previous research at Honours and/or Master's level, experience as a research team member, or professional practice involving systematic inquiry or advanced scholarship. Applicants should include a list of their published work, if appropriate.
• Project proposal. The proposal is to be 1,500–2,000 words and should include a statement of the problem, research question or area of investigation; a discussion of the relevant literature; an outline of the methodological approach; and a justification of the importance of the research.

Application forms are available in Chinese and in English.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is four years of full-time, or six years of part-time study.

Students can complete in less than the maximum time. Students are, in general, not required to attend classes. However, regular contact is maintained with the supervisor(s) throughout the candidate's enrolment. Candidates who are resident in China and who have difficulty travelling to Sydney can receive supervision in China through periodic visits by their supervisor, email contact and cooperation with a local university.

Course structure

The research degree is undertaken wholly by thesis. A Doctoral thesis is normally a work of 80,000 to 100,000 words and is examined by three appropriate examiners, at least two of whom are external to UTS.

The Institute has the capacity to supervise theses in the fields of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History, Chinese Political Economy, Social Change in the PRC, and Contemporary Chinese Culture.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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