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The University of Edinburgh · Postgraduate
£1,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
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N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Chinese provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Chinese and East Asian Studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Research Methodologies in Chinese Studies
Classical Chinese Literature and Textual Analysis
Modern Chinese Politics and Society
Chinese Philosophy and Religious Traditions
Interdisciplinary Approaches to East Asian Studies
Research Seminars in Chinese Studies
Thesis Supervision and Independent Research
Specialist Topics in Contemporary Chinese Culture
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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