Shanghai University
Sociology
DoctoralProgram Introduction:
The specialty aims at cultivating senior talents who have a firm belief in Marxism and socialist and profound understanding of and a strong sense of responsibility for the construction of the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Specific requirements are shown in the following: systematical understanding of the basic principles of Marxism and the theory of Marxism in China, and comprehensive and solid knowledge of modern society, politics, economy and culture; grasp of the theories and methods of ideological and political education and in-depth understanding of general rules of the personality and qualities development as well as ideological and moral development; grasp of cutting-edge researches and latest achievements of this discipline, ability to conduct high-level researches on ideological and political education based on appropriate application of the Marxist stands, viewpoints and methods, and creative thinking and capability of practical work accordingly; fit for discipline-related work of teaching, research and students’ ideological education, or relevant work of research, management and ideological and political education in the party and government organs, institutions, medium-sized enterprises.
- To be eligible, applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good health, and have attained the Master's degree.
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 80 or above received within the recent two years.
Note: 1. Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2019 2. According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of China, those who immigrated to other countries from the Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan and applying to study in Shanghai University as international students, should meet the following additional requirements: the applicants must hold valid passport or other relevant international recognized documents for at least 4 years; meanwhile, in the latest 4 years (by each April 30th of the year of University registration), the applicants must have lived overseas for 2 years (Living overseas for 9 months can be converted to 1 year, which is subject to the exit-entry stamp on visa.)