Doctor of Philosophy Master of Philosophy Department of Government and International Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy (Department of Government and International Studies) at Hong Kong Baptist University supports research in areas such as China Studies, European Studies, International Relations, and Political Theory. China Studies includes topics like Government and Politics of the People’s Republic of China, Social Movements in China, Chinese Labour Movement, Chinese Local Politics, Hong Kong Politics and Transition, and Taiwan Politics. European Studies includes French/German/British/Polish Politics, European Integration, and Government and Governance of the European Union.

Students can study full-time or part-time. The programme includes access to potential supervisors and project abstracts, with a reference list of potential supervisors and projects available for guidance. Funding includes UGC/RGC-funded and self-funded options, and tuition information is provided for self-funded full-time and part-time study. Admission is competitive and depends on quota availability.