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PhD of Education or English Studies
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
- Ningbo, China
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Research doctorate in education or English studies with flexible UK-China supervision.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Education Program Coordinator
- Curriculum Development Assistant
- Education Research Associate. Academic and research roles may require additional experience. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- The page does not describe a taught structure. Students pursue supervised research in education studies
- TESOL
- higher education
- applied linguistics
- discourse analysis or translation studies
- and some study in the UK may be required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK 2:1 bachelor and/or master at Merit or above in a relevant subject (or international equivalent); research proposal and two reference letters.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
UK honours bachelor 2:1 and/or master at merit level or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject; bachelor-only applicants are limited to 2:1 from a UK or top global/Chinese university in Faculty of Science and Engineering, first class for Business and Economics; research proposal and two reference letters
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- University Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal
- Academic References
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the Graduate School entry requirements and prepare a research proposal. Apply online through the UNNC online portal; applications are accepted all year for February or September entry
- at least 3 months before registration. Check each scholarship's own deadline. After an offer
- the Graduate School emails registration information; register in person on the start date and attend the induction.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥130,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Ningbo Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Education and English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Full-time PhD funding opportunities include Faculty, Key Discipline, Innovation, and Doctoral Training Partnership scholarships. Competitive full awards may cover tuition and a 4,500 RMB monthly stipend for up to three years, subject to progression and supervisor/project eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is ¥130,000 CNY per year. The estimated living cost is ¥50,000 CNY.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0.

