MPhil-PhD in Sociology 36 months PHD Program By The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

5,720 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil/PhD Programme in Sociology (MPhil/PhD) is a research-oriented programme with an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) stream and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) stream. In addition to course work, students need to complete and successfully defend a research...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil/PhD Programme in Sociology (MPhil/PhD) is a research-oriented programme with an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) stream and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) stream. In addition to course work, students need to complete and successfully defend a research...
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Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
2.7+

For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) stream under the "M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programmes", the applicant shall have:

  • a master's degree from a recognized university; or
  • graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
  • graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
  • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, preference will be given to applicants who have a solid background in one social science subject (Sociology, Anthropology or Psychology, etc.) and whose research interests are well developed.

Applicants are required to submit a research proposal. Those interested in admission to PhD Stream are required to furnish proof of their research capability in the form of strong recommendations from their academic referees, or past publications, etc.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,720 USD
International
5,720 USD

Scholarships

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Sociology

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  • 2018
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  • 2019
    #=41
  • 2020
    #39
  • 2021
    #=37
  • 2022
    #37
  • 2023
    #23
  • 2024
    #=29
  • 2025
    #18

Ranking criteria

Overall
86.1
Academic Reputation
88.9
Citations per Paper
84.8
Employer Reputation
76
H-index Citations
80.4

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