Overview

About the programme

Students in the Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are expected to have an excellent command of English, the official language of the thesis. Students are also expected to study an additional language other than English and Chinese. In addition to the thesis, students must pass a qualifying examination within the first year of study before they can be advanced to PhD candidature.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

English Studies

Literary Studies

Language Studies

History

English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies British Studies View 10 other PhDs in Language Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have majored in Literature or subjects in a related field. Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree or MPhil awarded by this University or a recognized university.

Please submit the following materials:

Sample of a research paper (5,000-7,000 words);

Research proposal (1,500 words)

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.