Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies

City University of Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

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August 2020

Revised: 16 March 2021

The information contained in this Handbook is correct at the time of publication in August 2020.

Please note that there may be changes to the information from time to time without prior notification.

Applicants may contact the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies if they have any queries.

This Handbook is provided for information and to facilitate research degree applications and does not

form part of a contract between any person and the University.

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Contents

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INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................1

1.1

City University of Hong Kong.............................................................................1

1.2

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies......................................................1

2

ADMISSIONS .................................................................................................................3

2.1

Minimum Entrance Requirements .......................................................................3

2.2

English Proficiency Requirements .......................................................................3

2.3

Application Period ...............................................................................................5

2.4

Application Procedures ........................................................................................5

2.5

Funding Sources of Support for Research Studies ..............................................7

2.6

Application Fee ....................................................................................................7

2.7

Acceptance Fee ....................................................................................................7

2.8

Use of Application Information ...........................................................................8

2.9

Change of Contact Information after Submission of Application .......................8

2.10 Applicants with Physical or Other Disabilities ....................................................8

2.11 Enrolment .............................................................................................................9

2.12 Enquiries ..............................................................................................................9

3

RESEARCH AREAS FOR MPHIL/PHD PROGRAMMES ..........................................10

3.1

College of Business..............................................................................................10

3.2

College of Engineering ........................................................................................12

3.3

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences........................................................15

3.4

College of Science ...............................................................................................18

3.5

Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences ........................20

3.6

School of Creative Media ....................................................................................22

3.7

School of Data Science ........................................................................................22

3.8

School of Energy and Environment .....................................................................23

3.9

School of Law ......................................................................................................23

3.10 Research Degree Coordinators ............................................................................24

4

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES .......................................................................27

4.1

Programme Aims and Structure ...........................................................................27

4.2

Study Period and Residence Requirement ...........................................................28

4.3

Report Submission ...............................................................................................28

4.4

Medium of Instruction/Assessment and Thesis Presentation ..............................28

4.5

Award of MPhil/PhD Degree...............................................................................29

4.6

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Indicators of Research Degree

Programmes .........................................................................................................29

5

FINANCIAL AWARDS/ASSISTANCE ........................................................................30

5.1

Postgraduate Studentship .....................................................................................30

5.2

Research Tuition Scholarship ..............................................................................30

5.3

Conference Grant .................................................................................................31

5.4

Research Activities Fund .....................................................................................31

5.5

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarships .................31

5.6

Government Grants and Loans and External Financial Awards/Assistance .......31

5.7

Tuition Wavier Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students

Studying Full-time UGC-funded Programmes ....................................................31

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MERIT AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ..............32

6.1

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Scholarships ................................32

6.2

Outstanding Academic Performance Award .......................................................32

6.3

Outstanding Research Thesis Awards .................................................................32

6.4

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Doctoral

Research Award ...................................................................................................32

7

FEES FOR 2021/22 .........................................................................................................33

8

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS¡¯ STUDIES .......34

8.1

Student Accommodation......................................................................................34

8.2

Student Development Services ............................................................................34

9

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS FROM OVERSEAS AND THE

CHINESE MAINLAND ..................................................................................................35

9.1

Definition of Non-local Applicants .....................................................................35

9.2

Global Engagement Office ..................................................................................35

9.3

Student Visa/Entry Permit ...................................................................................35

9.4

Personal Accident and Medical Insurance / Travel Insurance .............................35

9.5

Cost of Living ......................................................................................................35

Appendix 1: Guidelines for Preparing a Research Proposal for Graduate Studies in the

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences ....................................................................36

Appendix 2: Guidelines for Preparing a Research Proposal for Graduate Studies in the

School of Creative Media.................................................................................................37

Appendix 3: Guidelines for Preparing a Research Statement for Graduate Studies in the

School of Energy and Environment .................................................................................39

Appendix 4: Guidelines for Preparing a Research Proposal for Graduate Studies in the

School of Law...................................................................................................................40

Appendix 5: Research Degree Programme Structure of the College of Business .......................43

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INTRODUCTION

1.1

City University of Hong Kong

Established in 1984, City University of Hong Kong is a modern, hi-tech institution committed to

providing a quality learning environment for its students and the community. The University

currently has a student enrolment of over 20,700 (excluding sub-degree students), of which over

7,780 are postgraduates. Its programmes provide a wide range of learning opportunities from

undergraduate and postgraduate studies to continuing education. For more information about the

University and its academic and supporting units, please visit our website

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The University provides a modern teaching and learning environment with the latest design in

educational technology to support quality teaching and research activities. Moreover, a wide

range of facilities and services are provided to support students¡¯ studies and recreational activities.

Students¡¯ halls () are also available on campus to provide students

with residential accommodation and an avenue for academic and cultural exchange. The

University also has an official postgraduate student body, namely, CityU Postgraduate

Association, with its membership covering both research and taught postgraduate students. The

Association serves as a communication channel between postgraduate students and the University.

More information about the Association is available at: .

1.2

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies

Postgraduate education facilitates the advancement of knowledge and provides high-level

academic education and professional training to cater for the society¡¯s needs. The University

continuously strives to promote this important area of postgraduate education. Taught

postgraduate programmes are offered for different professional needs. On the research study side,

diverse areas of study are provided to suit individuals¡¯ research interests.

To provide a better focus for the further development of its postgraduate programmes, the

University established the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) in 1994. SGS coordinates and offers

strategic direction to the University¡¯s taught and research postgraduate provision. The School

aims to provide better coordination and strategic direction to ensure the continued development

of postgraduate studies at the University. The School is committed to providing an environment

conducive to learning for postgraduate students. Its principal role is to facilitate the educational

experience of its postgraduate students.

The School received a generous donation from Dr. Chow Yei Ching, and was named the "Chow

Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies" in 2006.

Mission of SGS

The mission of SGS is to promote excellence in postgraduate education and ensure consistency

and high standards across the University. Sharing responsibility for postgraduate studies with

departments, colleges and schools, and operating through a system of collegial governance,

consultation and leadership, SGS defines and administers university-wide regulations for

postgraduate education.

SGS also organizes services and financial assistance to postgraduate students; encourages a close

relationship between research and graduate training; and represents the foundation of

postgraduate education at CityU in the wider academic and general community.

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