e-Prospectus for Research Postgraduate Studies

2012-13

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Numerous opportunities for research studies leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degrees are available. Research students pursue a specific aspect of a subject in depth, with a view to contributing to the existing body of knowledge, under the supervision of a staff member with similar research interests. You can register for either full-time or part-time study. Details of the current main research interests at PolyU can be found in the section of Research Programmes.

PhD and MPhil students must satisfactorily investigate or evaluate a chosen area, demonstrate an understanding of the context and significance of the work, display sustained independent effort and original thought and present a clear, complete thesis of a quality worthy of publication.

PhD students are also expected to produce evidence and argument supporting an original proposition that results in a significant contribution to knowledge of a subject.

The PhD or MPhil degree is awarded to students who, on completion of an approved programme of study and research, present theses that embody the results of their research and satisfy the examiners in an oral examination in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis. Students are also required to complete certain taught and guided-study subjects before submitting their theses. These subjects are chosen by the student, with advice from the supervisor, from a wide range on offer. The requirements for this compulsory coursework component* are 15 and 9 credits for PhD and MPhil studies respectively. (One credit is approximately equal to 40 hours of study, including attending classes, private study and examination.) Click here for information on "Credit Transfer and Subject Exemption".

In addition, students are also required to take and pass a compulsory subject entitled Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives before thesis submission. This is a one-credit subject which will be counted towards the credit requirement.

* For students of the Faculty of Business, a PhD candidate should earn 19 credits and an MPhil candidate should earn 13 credits.

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