East Asian Studies (PhD)

This ad hoc PhD in East Asian Studies, offered by the Faculty of Arts, provides interdisciplinary training in the cultural, social, and historical study of Asia, spanning literature, migration, visual art, popular religion, film, media, and gender politics. Historical coverage ranges from the medieval to the contemporary period, with particular emphasis on intercultural, transnational, and feminist approaches to East Asia. Exceptional students with an appropriate undergraduate background may be admitted directly into the PhD without a prior master's degree. Graduates have pursued careers in business, academia, law, the arts, and the sciences. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree and proof of English-language proficiency, with programme-specific documents listed on the department's website. Fall is the only intake, with applications opening September 15 and a January 10 deadline for both domestic and international applicants.