Overview
The goals of the PhD programme at the The Chinese University of Hong Kong are
- to teach students the latest theories and methods of Anthropology, covering the full range of areas addressed by social and cultural anthropology in the past and at present,
- to provide students with the anthropological training and guidance to carry out their own extended ethnographic research projects from start (proposal), to fieldwork and write-up, to finish (publication),
- to train students in producing a publishable book that demonstrates their ability in meeting international professional standards of research and analysis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminars in Hong Kong Studies
- Seminars in the Anthropology of China
- Directed Studies
- Thesis Writing Seminars
- Thesis in Progress
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Clearing Round: March 31
- Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
AnthropologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree obtained from a recognized university; or
- A Bachelor's degree, normally with Second Class Honours in the upper division or above, and been registered in a course of study for a Master's degree at this University for at least one year and demonstrated research ability; or
- Been registered in a course of study for a doctoral degree at a recognized university for at least one year, and been approved for admission by the Graduate Council; or
- Obtained the degrees of MBChB, or equivalent, or under special circumstances, a Bachelor's degree, for admission to programmes of the Faculty of Medicine.
Tuition Fee
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International
42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months. -
National
42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
HK$42,100 per annum regardless of the study mode.
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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