13 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Gender Studies programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is an interdisciplinary programme with a unifying focus on gender as a theoretical perspective or as a subject of analysis. It allows students to bring together different disciplinary and methodological approaches for the advancement of gender studies. The programme emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and research skills.

Candidates for admission to the Cultural Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong should meet all qualification criteria of the University Graduate School.

Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies.

The Chinese Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society.

This PhD in Social Welfare is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Geography and Resource Management is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Sociology is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Psychology is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The PhD Anthropology programme at the The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented. The student may be asked to take additional courses or tutorials, and will be required to present an annual written progress report to his/her supervisor.

The objective of the Economics Ph.D. programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is to provide students with rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative analyses to enhance their ability to conduct independent academic research at doctoral level.

The Japanese Studies programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong promotes the integration of teaching and research in Japanese studies at an advanced level. It aims to introduce students to integrate different disciplinary and methodological approaches, allowing them to develop as capable and independent researchers in Japanese studies.

The programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong provides academic training for students to conduct advanced research on history, theory and studio practice of Chinese art. It adopts an all-inclusive approach to Chinese Art - traditional, modern, international and contemporary.