Programs

The four-year English-taught PhD in Urban Planning trains students in research on urban development, combining theory and practice in sustainable development, urban design, and policy analysis. Cultural context and international collaboration inform the curriculum.

This PhD explores ethnicity as a global phenomenon, covering social, cultural, and political dimensions of ethnic identity and related issues. Hosted by Southwest University in Chongqing over four years, it supports original research relevant to academic and policy contexts.

The PhD in World History is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme engaging with global historical processes and comparative methodologies. Candidates pursue original research aligned with academic or research-focused careers.

The PhD in Zoology focuses on animal diversity, physiology, behaviour, evolution, and ecological roles. At Southwest University in Chongqing, students pursue a four-year doctoral programme built around original research in zoological science.