Overview

At Hong Kong Shue Yan University, we aim to provide advanced training that enables English Language and Literature PhD students to build up their theoretical and applied knowledge of one or more of the areas related to English Studies and acquire the skills and abilities necessary to conduct critical and original research in their field of specialisation. We place a special emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and we welcome theses that explore the intersections of literary and cultural studies, linguistics and translation.

Features

Successful applicants will be assigned suitably qualified supervisors to guide their research. Profiles of research supervisors are provided on the department webpage.

Interested applicants may contact a potential supervisor to discuss an area of research they are interested in.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Second language acquisition

Task based language teaching

Language testing and assessment

Applied psycholinguistics

Translanguaging theory and pedagogy

Language planning and policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Language Studies View 10 other PhDs in Language Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Obtained an MPhil or a taught master’s degree; or

Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor’s degree, normally with First Class honours; or

Applicants with a taught master’s degree shall also have graduated from a recognized university with excellent grades and good recommendations from the University. It is also highly preferable that their taught master’s degree should be related to their chosen field of study in the proposed programme.

Applicants must also satisfy other programme-specific entrance requirements, if any, stipulated by individual departments.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year

Additional Details

HKD 69,000

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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