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The Faculty offers two research postgraduate degrees: the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The MPhil and PhD degrees may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. The University provides financial assistance to many of these students in the form of studentships.
Masters (MPhil)
Doctorate (PhD)]
FAQ
Q: Which programmes offer supervision?
A: The following programmes offer supervision:
- School of Chinese
- School of English
- School of Humanities
- Art History
- Comparative Literature
- Gender Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Music
- Philosophy
- School of Modern Languages and Cultures
- Centre for Applied English Studies
- Centre of Buddhist Studies
Q: What is the application process?
A: Applications are made in 3 rounds:
- Main Round: …
- First Clearing Round: …
- Second Clearing Round: …
Q: How to apply?
A: Applicants interested in applying for admission should contact the Graduate School for a detailed summary of the application procedures and admission deadlines.
In addition to the Graduate School requirements programmes also require candidates to submit information, usually including a detailed research proposal, to be considered by the relevant committees involved in the admissions process. Successful applicants are admitted on the basis of their academic accomplishment and potential, as well as on the strength of their research proposal, which should include the following:
Title: which is tentative and may change later
Overview of existing scholarship on the chosen field: indicating the relevant literature in the field, and why the topic proposed would constitute a new contribution to knowledge and would be worthy of funding
Research methodology: highlighting the feasibility of the project and explaining how the necessary archival materials will be located and used, given that the student will be resident in Hong Kong for most of his or her candidature
Outline of chapters: if possible, giving some indication of the areas to be covered
Bibliography: indicating the most important published works and archives or other primary sources to be consulted
For further information relating to the programme-level requirements for admission, please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant programme and consult our programme websites to identify and contact potential supervisors.
Q: How to apply online?
A: Apply via the Graduate School webpage:
