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A four-year English-taught PhD in Archaeology at Sichuan University in Chengdu, encompassing archaeological theory, methodology, fieldwork practice, and data analysis, with original research aligned to academic, cultural heritage, and consultancy careers.

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A four-year PhD in Basic Problems of Modern Chinese History trains students in historical methodology and critical analysis. The programme supports independent research on pivotal themes in modern Chinese history for careers in academia, archives, or cultural institutions.

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A four-year, English-taught PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at Ocean University China OUC in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

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A four-year PhD in Chinese Philosophy centred on classical Chinese texts and contemporary philosophical discourse within Chinese traditions. It develops original research for academic, research, or cultural-institution careers.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Chinese Philosophy at East China Normal University in Shanghai centred on critical analysis and original research into Chinese philosophical traditions and their modern interpretations, supporting careers in academia, cultural institutions, and policy-related fields.

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A four-year English-language PhD in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

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This PhD in English Language and Literature at Sichuan University centres on literary theory, critical interpretation, and discipline-specific research practices. It supports original scholarly work applicable to academic teaching, publishing, and cultural analysis.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in English Language and Literature at Beihang University involving supervised research in linguistics, literary studies, or cultural analysis through the university’s humanities faculty.

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Xiamen University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in English Language and Literature. The programme focuses on literary studies, linguistic analysis, and intercultural discourse, supporting scholarly and professional work in global contexts.

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A four-year, English-language PhD in English Language and Literature at Nankai University in Tianjin, focusing on literary studies, linguistics, and critical theory, with emphasis on interdisciplinary research into English-language texts and their contexts.

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A four-year PhD in Foreign Language and Literature at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Core areas include linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, aiming to strengthen critical thinking and advanced communication for roles in academia, research, and language-related professions.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, centred on linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, and designed for critical, independent research across global literatures and contemporary cultural issues.

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A four-year, English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Ocean University China OUC in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

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A four-year, English-language PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Nankai University, covering language structure, use, and application across diverse settings, and providing training in linguistic theory and research methods.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in History of Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, centred on historical inquiry into scientific and technological change across periods and cultures. It encourages interdisciplinary investigation of science and technology’s social, philosophical, and cultural contexts. Graduates enter careers in academia, research institutes, and policy-oriented organisations.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Intellectual Property Law, structured around original research supervised by faculty members.

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A four-year English-taught PhD at Beihang University in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages, focused on advanced research and analysis of language structures and their application in real-world settings.

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A four-year English-taught PhD at Tongji University in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages, centred on language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and language technology, using interdisciplinary research methods to examine linguistic phenomena across contexts.

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A four-year PhD in Marxist Theory at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Study covers Marxist thought, its historical evolution, and current applications, involving critical engagement with foundational texts and theories for careers in academia, research, and policy.

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A three-year English-taught PhD in Marxist Theory at Xi'an Jiaotong University, covering Marxist philosophy, economics, and social theory to build critical analytical capabilities for scholarly research and application in academic, policy, and institutional settings.

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The four-year, English-taught PhD in Philosophy at Southeast University requires candidates to develop and execute an original research project under faculty guidance.

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The three-year PhD in Philosophy provides grounding in core philosophical theories and practices from an international perspective, taught entirely in English to prepare graduates for academic, research, and cross-cultural engagement.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Philosophy at Tongji University in Shanghai, centred on core philosophical theories and research methodologies, with emphasis on critical thinking and analysis of philosophical questions and contemporary debates.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Philosophy at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, where candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

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