PhD in Languages - Chinese in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

Pursuing a PhD in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies will establish you as an authority in your chosen field while honing advanced research capabilities. These skills will equip you for both specialized career opportunities and future academic investigations. As a doctoral candidate, you'll undertake innovative research with supervision support, participating in regular progress reviews and crafting a tailored training program to ensure you develop the necessary competencies for your project.

Our Chinese Studies program boasts a distinguished legacy of groundbreaking scholarship dating back to 1963, when the University of Leeds first introduced the discipline under the guidance of renowned scholar Professor Owen Lattimore. Today, Leeds remains globally recognized as a premier hub for China-related research. From its foundation, Chinese language instruction has been fundamental to our approach, integrated with social sciences and interdisciplinary studies. Through decades of dynamic leadership, our diverse academic community has expanded significantly while maintaining its commitment to language-centered, culturally-grounded research as the foundation of our work.