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Korean Studies PhD in Modern Korean History, Society, Politics and International Relations The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Funding is not guaranteed and the programme is not presented as fully funded. Students generally combine loans, savings, family support, employment, sponsorship, and scholarships to cover tuition and living costs. The University cannot guarantee teaching or tutoring positions. Scholarships and other funding opportunities are available through the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and the University. Tuition fees are charged for the full-time three-year or part-time six-year PhD optio
Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
The University of Edinburgh
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About this position
The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Korean Studies PhD in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The programme supports original research on the two Koreas within an active Korean and East Asian Studies community in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Research strengths include modern Korean history, Korean society and culture, political economy, urban studies, security, public policy, political science and international relations. Interdisciplinary projects may connect Korean Studies with comparative literature, film studies and intermediality. Students receive expert guidance from at least two supervisors, research-methods training and access to extensive East Asian digital resources and a dedicated Korea Collection supported by the Korea Foundation.
The PhD is available full time for three years or part time for six years. Full-time students may begin in September or January; part-time study is available only to applicants who do not require a Student visa. The programme is intended for candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or equivalent qualifications, in a related subject. Applications require a personal statement, research proposal, approximately 3,000 words of written work, degree certificates and transcripts, certified translations where applicable, two references and evidence of English-language proficiency.
There is no application fee. Funding is not guaranteed, although applicants may pursue School, University and external scholarships. Tuition fees and living costs are normally the student's responsibility, and Edinburgh estimates postgraduate living costs at £18,504 per year for 2026-2027. Application deadlines include 30 June 2027 for the 13 September 2027 start.
Funding details
Funding is not guaranteed and the programme is not presented as fully funded. Students generally combine loans, savings, family support, employment, sponsorship, and scholarships to cover tuition and living costs. The University cannot guarantee teaching or tutoring positions. Scholarships and other funding opportunities are available through the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and the University. Tuition fees are charged for the full-time three-year or part-time six-year PhD optio
What's required
Applicants normally need a UK 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or international equivalents, in a related subject; equivalent qualifications or experience may also be considered. Applicants must submit an online form, a 500-word personal statement, a detailed research proposal, approximately 3,000 words of written work, degree certificates and academic transcripts, certified translations where required, and two references. English proficiency must be demonstrated through an accepted test or qualifying degree/professional qualification. Accepted examples include IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, TOEFL-iBT at the stated required scores, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, Oxford ELLT, or Oxford Test of English Advanced. Applicants should review staff expertise and research interests to ensure a suitable supervisory fit.
How to apply
Review Korean and Asian Studies staff profiles and research interests, prepare a personal statement and research proposal, gather supporting documents and references, then submit the online application for the selected PhD duration and start date. The page lists deadlines of 30 October 2026 for a 6 January 2027 start, 30 June 2027 for a 13 September 2027 start, and 31 October 2027 for a 12 January 2028 start.
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