Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese Studies
Training Provider: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Course Reference: TGS-2015502701
S$155,610
About This Course
The research degree provides training in a particular subject area through independent investigation, study and experimental work, culminating in the submission of a thesis on the research undertaken. An advisor or advisors will be appointed for each candidate.
What You'll Learn
All students are required to read, and pass minimum of eight (PhD) courses unless exemption has been granted by the University.
Students are encouraged to read more than the minimum required courses; and they are allowed to read up to 2 Level 5000/6000 courses from other departments.
PhD students are required to read and pass 8 modules, with at least 50% of the total MC requirements obtained from Level 6000 courses. Up to 25% of the total MC requirements may be obtained from Level 4000 courses. The remaining MCs must be obtained from Level 5000 or 6000 courses. Students are allowed to read two graduate courses offered by another department/faculty.
Students are required to write and submit a PhD thesis in Chinese, 150, 000 to 250,000 characters, and pass an oral examination.
Students who wish to write their thesis in English must seek the support of the supervisor and secure written approval from the Head or Graduate Coordinator.
The duration of the oral examination is approximately two hours. The examination comprises an oral presentation followed by an oral defence/open discussion.
PhD candidates are also required to pass a Qualifying Examination comprising:
- Comprehensive examinations (1 Major field and 1 Minor field); and
- an oral defence of PhD thesis proposal (for which a 30- to 50-page thesis proposal is expected)
A candidate who fails to clear the PhD QE by the end of the second year of his/her candidature may be downgraded to the Masters programme if he/she can complete a reasonably good Masters thesis. For research scholars, the scholarship in such cases will be terminated. Otherwise, the candidature of such students will be terminated.
The coursework requirement includes a compulsory course, Graduate Research Seminar CH6770 that will be graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. This course offers an opportunity to present their research papers.
With the approval of the Department, students may opt for two Independent Study Courses (ISCs.)
Students are encouraged to read more than the minimum required courses; and they are allowed to read up to 2 Level 5000/6000 courses from other departments.
PhD students are required to read and pass 8 modules, with at least 50% of the total MC requirements obtained from Level 6000 courses. Up to 25% of the total MC requirements may be obtained from Level 4000 courses. The remaining MCs must be obtained from Level 5000 or 6000 courses. Students are allowed to read two graduate courses offered by another department/faculty.
Students are required to write and submit a PhD thesis in Chinese, 150, 000 to 250,000 characters, and pass an oral examination.
Students who wish to write their thesis in English must seek the support of the supervisor and secure written approval from the Head or Graduate Coordinator.
The duration of the oral examination is approximately two hours. The examination comprises an oral presentation followed by an oral defence/open discussion.
PhD candidates are also required to pass a Qualifying Examination comprising:
- Comprehensive examinations (1 Major field and 1 Minor field); and
- an oral defence of PhD thesis proposal (for which a 30- to 50-page thesis proposal is expected)
A candidate who fails to clear the PhD QE by the end of the second year of his/her candidature may be downgraded to the Masters programme if he/she can complete a reasonably good Masters thesis. For research scholars, the scholarship in such cases will be terminated. Otherwise, the candidature of such students will be terminated.
The coursework requirement includes a compulsory course, Graduate Research Seminar CH6770 that will be graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. This course offers an opportunity to present their research papers.
With the approval of the Department, students may opt for two Independent Study Courses (ISCs.)
Entry Requirements
A good Masters degree in a relevant discipline;
OR
An NUS Honours degree (at least Distinction/Second Class Upper Division) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, subject to approval by the Faculty, on a case-by-case basis.
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