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Master of
Philosophy Programme
Further Qualifications for
Admission
In addition to the general qualifications
required for admission to the Graduate School, candidates are expected to
have a basic training in their undergraduate studies in Geography or other
appropriate subjects.
Programme
The programme requires two academic years for
completion. Each MPhil student must complete 10 units of course work,
exclusive of thesis (14 units). Courses offered by the Division
include:
- Advanced Geographical Methodology
(compulsory, 3 units)
- Research Seminar (compulsory, 4
units)
- Special Topics in Geography of Pacific Asia
(elective, 3 units)
- Special Topics in Human Geography (elective,
3 units)
- Special Topics in Environmental and Resource
Management (elective, 3 units)
Unit distribution of the MPhil programme is as
follows:
First
Year
Advanced Geographical Methodology (3
units)
Research Seminar (2 units)
One Elective Course (3
units)
Thesis (4 units)
Second
Year
Research Seminar (2
units)
Thesis (10 units)
Total: 24 units
Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme
The Department of Geography has fostered an
active postgraduate research programme at both the MPhil and PhD levels.
There are currently 16 MPhil candidates and 9 PhD candidates undertaking
research in a variety of fields that reflects the broad range of interests
and skills of staff members and the facilities of the Department.
Programme
This programme is strongly research-oriented,
though candidates may be required to take additional courses or other
instructional sessions as deemed necessary. The programme must be
completed within 3 to 7 academic years (full-time) and 4 to 8 academic
years (part-time).
Advancement to PhD candidature is conditional
upon the passing of a comprehensive examination, and within six months
after advancement to PhD candidature, the candidate must submit a thesis
proposal.
Qualification for
Admission
Candidates seeking admission to the PhD
programme must satisfy the University requirements for general admission.
Candidates should also possess a master's degree in geography or a related
field from this University or other recognized institutions, and will be
required to furnish proof of their research capability (in the form of
strongly favourable academic references or research publications). There
may also be a language test and/or an oral exam.
Courses
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Teaching
Assistantship
Graduate Assistantships and Postgraduate
Studentships are available in most Graduate Divisions for full-time
students registered for research degree programmes. Students appointed to
Graduate Assistantships or awarded Studentships will receive stipends in
return for assisting in the teaching and research work of the Graduate
Division.
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