Programs

Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) in Shanghai offers this English-taught master's in Translation over three years. Study includes translation theory, practical application, and specialized fields such as legal and technical translation.

The master's in World History at East China Normal University (ECNU) (Shanghai) is Chinese-taught and spans three years.

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.

A four-year PhD in China Studies delivered in English at Shanghai International Studies University in Shanghai. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary perspective on China’s history, culture, politics, and society, incorporating comparative analysis and leveraging the university’s expertise in languages and international academic collaboration.

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.

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.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Language Culture and World Civilization at Shanghai University, using interdisciplinary and critical approaches to study linguistic, cultural, and civilizational themes within global contexts.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Candidates carry out original research guided by faculty supervisors.

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.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Maritime English and Application, examining how English functions in shipping operations, maritime communication systems, and language teaching for seafarers and port professionals.

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.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Political Theory at East China Normal University investigating core political concepts, theories, and methodologies through critical analysis and research, intended for academic careers or senior positions in public policy, governance, and international relations.

A four-year English-taught PhD in The Artistic Theory at Shanghai University, delivering advanced training in artistic concepts and methodologies, grounded in theoretical frameworks and critical analysis, and supporting interdisciplinary research across art and culture.