哲學博士/ 哲學碩士

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 UGC-funded MPhil to UGC-funded PhD will be considered after Confirmation of Candidature and completion of the coursework requirements.

The medium of instruction is English.

MPhil

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university

PhD

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
• A Bachelor’s degree with first class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university

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:

• IELTS 6.5 with no subtest lower than 6.0 (academic version)#; or
• TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test)# ; or
• Other equivalent qualifications*.

+ Individual field of study such as English language may have higher requirements.

# The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years. For example, if you are applying for 2025/26 academic year, your IELTS /TOEFL must be obtained on or after 1 January 2023.
* The College English Test (CET) is NOT accepted as an equivalent qualification. TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.

All full-time UGC-funded research students are automatically considered for the Research Postgraduate Studentship. The value of the studentship shall be determined by the University when necessary. 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. Conference and research support will also be provided to UGC-funded research students.

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

Research Proposal Guidance Notes