PhD Programme of The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

UNNC is aiming to recruit 50 PhD students on a full-time and part-time basis for the 2011/12 session.

The PhD programme offers flexible supervision between UNNC and the University of Nottingham UK (UNUK). Students will be registered at UNNC but depending on the proposed research, students may be required to spend part of their studies at UNUK. On graduation, students will be awarded a University of Nottingham UK degree which is fully recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

There will be 2 supervisors for each PhD student, one from UNNC and another from UNUK.

PhD supervision will be offered across the University, but with the focus on areas of research strength including : Laserexperiment

International Studies (International Relations, Comparative History & Politics, Area Studies, International Political Sociology, History, World History, History of Empires & Colonialism, etc)
English Studies (Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Literary Studies, Approaches/theoretical Orientations, etc.)
International Business (Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Investment, Marketing, Finance, Economy, Management, etc.)
Computer Science (Machine Learning, Search Paradigms, Functional Programming, Computational Intelligence in Transport, Graphical Representations for Cross-Cultural Communication, etc.)
International Communications (Literature, Cultural Studies, Digital Media, Journalism, Logistics, Linguistic Research, etc.)
Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET) (Solar Energy, Energy Storage, Green Technologies, Façade Engineering, Sustainable Energy Transport Systems, Low Carbon Buildings, etc.)
Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, Architecture, Sustainable Manufacturing Technology, Archetectural Environment Engineering)
Economics (International Trade, International Economics)
Education

Notes: for detailed full list of research areas, please go to webpage of each division.

Study Period

Full-time: normally 3-4 years

Part-time: normally 4-6 years

Tuition Fees

Fees	Humanities	Science and Engineering
Home	RMB 70,000 per year	RMB 80,000 per year
International	RMB 80,000 per year	RMB 90,000 per year

The part-time fee will be 50% of the full-time fee per annum.
The fee payable for periods spent at UNUK will be approx. 10% less than the UNUK standard overseas fee.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for PhD programmes are generally required to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Normally, applicants with a degree from a Chinese University should have completed a Master's degree. Holders of First Class Honours degree or equivalent from selected universities will be considered. Evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience may be taken into consideration.

Students whose first language is not English or their entry qualifications were not obtained from an institution where English is used as the medium of study are required to provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English.

Qualification	Linguistics-related Programs	Engineering	Others
IELTS	7.0(≥6.0 in any element)	6.0(≥5.5 in any element)	6.5(≥6.0 in any element)
TOFEL(paper)	600 (≥4.5 in TWE)	550(≥4.0 in TWE)	573 (≥4.5 in TWE)
TOFEL(iBT)	100 (≥ 19 in any element)	79(≥17 in any element)	88 (≥19 in any element)

How to Apply

You will need to include the following supporting documents together with your Application Form|:

1. a research proposal;

2. degree certificates and official transcripts showing marks;

3. two references in signed and sealed envelopes;

4. IELTS or TOFEL test score;

5. a copy of passport (an ID copy for Chinese);

6. four passport sized colour photographs;

7. receipt of payment of application fee (RMB120 or US$ 20)

If there are original copies and photocopies of certificates for awards, works and essays, they may also be submitted.

The Application Deadline

There is no deadline for receiving applications, however, the main admission dates are October, March, May and August of each year.

Research Areas and Contact Details

For detailed research areas offered by each division and divisional contact details, please click links below.

Contact Details:

Recruitment & Admissions Office,

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Add: 199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo 315100 China

Tel: +86 (0)574 88181063

Fax: +86 (0)574 88222483

E-mail: PHDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn|