Talented and enthusiastic individuals interested in research, aspiring academics, or those aiming to become teacher educators.
Talented and enthusiastic individuals interested in research, aspiring academics, or those aiming to become teacher educators.
The programme comprises core courses and independent research under the guidance of supervisors and academic advisors.
Students pursuing MPhil or PhD studies are first required to register provisionally for the degree and their registration will be confirmed after successfully undertaking a Confirmation of Candidature. The Confirmation of Candidature is expected to be taken after 12 months of study.
The confirmation process provides an opportunity for the students to submit and obtain recommendations on a plan for the structure of their research programmes, describe the investigative programme, and identify the range of expertise necessary to complete the research.
Application for an upgrade from MPhil to PhD will be considered after confirmation of candidature and completion of the coursework requirements.
The medium of instruction is English.
MPhil
PhD
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements which may be subject to adjustment:
Individual field of study such as English language may have higher requirements.
# The College English Test (CET) is not accepted as an equivalent qualification.
All full-time students admitted to the UGC-funded Research Postgraduate (RPg) Programmes are automatically considered for Research Postgraduate Studentship (RPGS). As a form of scholarship, the RPGS provides the RPg students with financial assistance to complete the programme. The RPG is given based on academic merit, and the award is not taxable income. The value of the studentship shall be determined by the University from time to time.
The monthly stipend for the 2024/25 academic year is HK$18,360 (approximately US$2,350) for all MPhil and PhD students and HK$18,870 (approximately US$2,420) for post-candidacy PhD students. The RPGS shall be tenable on an annual basis, and awards for subsequent years will be reviewed and determined by the University, subject to the satisfactory performance of RPGS holders. RPGS holders may also simultaneously be recipients of government loans and grants, and they may receive other scholarship awards on condition that this does not violate the terms and conditions of the other awards.
Holders of RPGS are required to undertake duties that carry educational benefits for the holders, such as, but not limited to, other research/academic activities, as assigned by the University. The amount of the duties shall not exceed, on average, 10 working hours per week in any full twelve-month period.
To encourage and support research activities of RPg students, we offer research support funding for PhD and MPhil students. Students who have passed the Qualifying Presentation and confirmed their candidature are eligible to apply.
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Fees for 2024/25: |
UGC-funded Students |
Self-financed Students |
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Tuition Fee |
HK$42,100/annum |
HK$84,200/annum |
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Extension Fee |
HK$16,800/annum |
HK$33,600/annum |
Tuition and Extension Fees are provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition and Extension fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.
Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal study period.
For more information on the Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Students enrolled in full-time UGC-funded RPg programmes, please refer to: http://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/tws.html