Overview

The core fields draw on the expertise of substantial segments of the faculty and provide significant opportunities for innovative graduate learning.

Features

The small-size and flexibility of our seminars also offer bountiful chances of one-to-one consultation with supervisor.

Meanwhile, the Department of History at Hong Kong Shue Yan University is active in organizing public lectures, conference and other academic activities.

All these facilitate admitted students to develop their own creative, self-tailored programmes of graduate study.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In-depth training in Chinese culture and history with a congenial campus atmosphere;

Analytical framework on modern China with emphasis on its external relations in culture and economic.

Thorough knowledge in Hong Kong history.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History View 4 other PhDs in History in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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

Possess a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines for PhD in History;

Have substantial training in history

A recent, color, passport-size photo (i.e., approximately 40mm (Width) x 50 mm (Height) and show full frontal face with clear facial features.)

A copy of your HKID Card or other identification document

Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualifications

A research proposal

A sample of writings (except MPhil / PhD in Psychology)

Tuition Fee

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International

69000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69000 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

69000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69000 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.