{"id":3805,"date":"2025-06-18T10:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T02:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gs.eduhk.hk\/prospective-students\/doctor-of-philosophy-phd-master-of-philosophy-mphil\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:34:10","slug":"doctor-of-philosophy-phd-master-of-philosophy-mphil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gs.eduhk.hk\/zh-hans\/prospective-students\/doctor-of-philosophy-phd-master-of-philosophy-mphil\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) & Master of Philosophy (MPhil)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Programme Outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Programme : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) \/ Master of Philosophy (MPhil)Programme Code : A3D054 \/ A4D056 \/ A3D057 \/ A4D058 \/ A2M053 \/ A2M125Study Mode : Full-timeProgramme Director : Prof GU Mingyue MichelleMedium of Instruction : EnglishE-mail :\u00a0rpg@eduhk.hk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Aims & Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As a research student at the University, you will follow a programme of study under the guidance of a principal supervisor and a supervision committee. At the start of your programme you will draw up a plan for your research in consultation with your supervisor for completion of your thesis within the period of registration for the degree. Your work plan and training programme will be reviewed annually in the light of your research needs and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first year of study, you will take the core courses, which equip you with a broad coverage of the central skills and ethical and methodological issues of research in education, social sciences, humanities, languages and linguistics, and creative arts and culture. The courses, workshops and seminars provides the opportunity for you to become part of the University\u2019s research community. You will be able to meet and discuss your work with students and staff from different academic departments and learn more about the research taking place at the University.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MPhil Programme<\/strong>The MPhil programme is designed to educate students as independent and innovative researchers who are well-prepared to pursue research degrees at the doctoral level. Graduates of the programme are expected to have attained advanced knowledge in their chosen field and professional expertise in research techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PhD Programme<\/strong>The PhD programme is designed for students wishing to pursue academic or research careers in diversified fields such as education, humanities, social sciences, cultural and creative arts, and science. It focuses on promoting applied research with strong relevance and advancing knowledge for professional improvement, practical innovation, and policy formulation in education and associated areas, both locally and internationally. Graduates of the programme are expected to make significant contributions to the discipline and\/or profession through continued quality research and scholarly activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

PhD and MPhil Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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