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Bachelor of Chinese Studies

Hope College

  • Holland, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in chinese studies leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Chinese Studies can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Careers in academia and other fields linked to Chinese studies

Curriculum

  • Structured PhD in Chinese Studies (four years full-time
  • Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
  • Supported by taught graduate-education modules
  • Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Application via Common App
  • Hope application or Scoir
  • Secondary school transcript from guidance counselor
  • Official transcripts from any post-secondary school
  • Verification of financial support (signed form and bank statement)
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Test-optional (ACT/SAT not required).
  • Not published
  • Holistic review
  • Test-optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (transcripts via guidance counselor), Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended, Verification of financial support.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the international student requirements and the 1 March 2027 deadline at hope. Edu/admissions/international-students. Html. Apply online through the Common App
  2. The Hope application or Scoir . Submit the secondary school transcript from your counselor
  3. Any post-secondary transcripts
  4. The financial support form with bank statement
  5. English proficiency evidence. ACT/SAT are optional. Await the admission and scholarship decision. The enrolment deposit is due 1 May (amount not stated). Follow the Center for Global Engagement guidance on F-1 student status.

Other costs

Tuition per year$46,980 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$300 USD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolWorld Languages and Cultures
DepartmentWorld Languages and Cultures
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 Jan 2027

    51 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.