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PhD of History and Politics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
- Ningbo, China
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in History and Politics to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe 1200-1720
- Making History. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Finance
- Law
- Journalism
- Civil service
- Museums
- Archive management
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: The Making of Contemporary Europe
- Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe 1200-1720
- Making History
- Democrats and Dictators. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
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 | International Studies |
| 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.

