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PhD of Culture Studies

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

  • Ningbo, China
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Nottingham Ningbo China campus

About the program

Research doctorate in cultural, game, journalism and postcolonial studies.

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

  • Develop advanced subject knowledge in Culture Studies. Strengthen critical analysis
  • evidence-based reasoning
  • and clear communication through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.

Career outcomes

  • Potential pathways include subject-related research
  • academic study
  • and specialist project roles connected to Culture Studies. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.

Curriculum

  • Supervision is arranged for each student
  • and some study in the UK may be required. Research fields include cultural studies
  • game studies
  • journalism studies and postcolonial studies.

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

  1. 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
  2. at least 3 months before registration. Check each scholarship's own deadline. After an offer
  3. 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
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Deposit_

Program details

CampusNingbo Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentInternational Communications
Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship noteFull-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.