PhD

We welcome applications from qualified applicants who wish to undertake a 3-4 year course consisting of individual supervisions and guided research on your doctoral project. This will result in a thesis of up to 80,000 words. The degree will be granted on the basis of this thesis and an oral examination.

The PhD degree may also be studied part-time.

Learn more about the PhD in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies on our postgraduate admissions website.

Before you apply

It is essential that you contact your prospective supervisor to discuss your proposed research.

We encourage you to send them:

  • a short academic CV
  • a draft PhD proposal

We recommend writing a proposal that is fewer than 3,000 words in length. You may then submit this as one of the documents in your application.

Supervisors

The majority of our University Teaching Officers accept PhD students.

Find a complete list of supervisors on the People page and look for the scholar whose research interests fit with yours.

Apply now

PhD applications for 2026/27 are now open. The application deadline is 14 May 2026.

Funding applications are closed.

Funding

Find out more about funding opportunities for your PhD.

 

Contact us

For general queries about the degree course, contact our graduate administrator: