The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programmes are offered on both full-time and part-time bases. Candidates without a research Master's degree shall be considered for admission to a 4-year PhD programme, and those who hold research Master's degree shall be considered for admission to a 3-year PhD programme. Candidates whose applications are accepted shall be subject to a probationary period. By the end of the probationary period, the candidates must demonstrate capability on research, submit a detailed scheme of research and complete the required coursework for confirmation of candidature. An MPhil candidate's final research must be presented in the form of a thesis for which there may be an oral examination. The final research of a PhD candidate must also be presented in the form of a thesis for which there must be an oral examination.

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