MPhil Stream

The MPhil stream usually requires two years of full-time study.

PhD Stream

The PhD stream usually requires at least four years of full-time study. Students with Research Masters degrees are usually expected to graduate within 3 years.

Fields of Specialization

• Design Methodology and Practice
• Building Technology and Sustainable Design
• Digital Technology and Computational Design
• History, Culture and Conservation Design
• Urban Design and Landscape Urbanism

Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration

Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information. 

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

MPhil in Architecture

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field and should submit the information as specified in the list of application materials on the School's website.

PhD in Architecture

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a first- or second-class Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field. Those with a Master's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field may apply, after acceptance, to be exempted from some requirements. All applicants should submit the information as specified in the list of application materials on the School's website.

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

This two-year programme is research-oriented. It aims at training communication specialists who plan to pursue further studies, or to become media professionals. Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 units, in addition to a thesis, in order to graduate. 

Fields of Specialization

• Political Communication
• Journalism
• Media and Technology Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Public Relations and Strategic Communication
• Advertising
• Health Communication

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

Please refer to the general requirements of the Graduate School. Applicants from any discipline may apply. Preference will be given to applicants with a solid background in social science and well-developed research interests in communication and media studies. All applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based), or 92 (internet-based); or a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 7.

Applicants are required to furnish proof of their research potential in the form of:

1. a research proposal;
2. three letters of reference from academic sources; and
3. good undergraduate academic records.

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023

(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

(Students are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 December 2022. Students can still apply until 31 March 2023 but applications will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

This programme prepares students for a research career.

Fields of Specialization

• Political Communication
• Journalism
• Media and Technology Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Public Relations and Strategic Communication
• Advertising 
• Health Communication

Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration

Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Programme should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information. 

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should possess a Master's degree in communication/media studies or in a related field of humanities or social science from a recognized research university. All applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based), or 92 (internet-based); or a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 7.

Applicants are required to furnish proof of their research potential in the form of:

1. a strong Master's thesis;
2. an innovative and methodologically/theoretically strong research proposal outlining areas of interest, goals and plans;
3. three letters of reference from academic sources; and
4. academic records at the Master's and undergraduate levels.

Special consideration will be given to applicants' scholarly achievement and professional experience in related fields.

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

Main Round: 1 December 2022 (also for HKPFS)
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023

(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

(Students are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 December 2022. Students can still apply until 31 March 2023 but applications will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream 

An MPhil candidate must meet a minimum requirement of 21 units of coursework (7 term courses) and 6 units of Thesis Research course per term. The 21 units of coursework should comprise 12 units of required courses and 9 units of elective courses.

PhD Stream

The programme is research-oriented. Students are required to take required courses in the first year. For students who possess research Master's degree, the minimum number of units is 21 units, including 18 units of required courses, and 3 units of elective course. For students who do not possess research Master degrees, the minimum number of units is 27 units, including 18 units of required courses, and 9 units of elective courses. Students have to take Thesis Research course every term. Advancement to PhD candidature is conditional upon the passing of a qualifying examination. 

Fields of Specialization

Please visit the Division's homepage for information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants for the MPhil programme should have majored in Economics or related disciplines with a Bachelor's degree and a good background in Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants for the PhD programme should possess a Master's degree in Economics or related discipline, and a good background in Mathematics or Statistics. Those applicants with a Bachelor's degree can also apply for the PhD programme, but have to demonstrate excellent research potential. All applicants for the PhD programme and non-local applicants for the MPhil programme are required to take the GRE General Test; those without the GRE score may still be considered, but they will be at a disadvantage. 

Applicants should submit the required supporting documents together with a photocopy of the completed
application form by post before the application deadline. For details, please refer to our department's
admission website.

Main Round: 1 December 2022

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream

Each MPhil student must complete 15 units of coursework and an MPhil thesis with original research.

PhD Stream

Each PhD student must complete 12 units of coursework and a PhD thesis with original research. To reach the PhD candidacy stage, each student should complete two examination papers, one on Geographical Theory and Methodology, the other on one sub-discipline of his/her specialization. 

Fields of Specialization

• Geo-spatial Data Science
• Physical Environment and Resource Management
• Urban and Regional Development
• Smart Sustainable Cities

Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration

Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information. 

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have had a basic training in their undergraduate studies in Geography or other appropriate subjects. Each applicant must submit a research proposal.

PhD applicants should possess a Master's degree in Geography or related fields and submit his/her master thesis or academic papers. 

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

This is a research-type programme leading to the degree of MPhil or PhD in Government and Public Administration. Students admitted to the MPhil stream and the PhD stream will take the same courses, but with higher requirements for PhD students. MPhil students with outstanding results may apply for transferral to the PhD stream, whereas PhD students performing unsatisfactorily will be transferred to the MPhil stream. The programme thus provides flexibility for conversion between the two streams. Applicants without a master’s degree can apply for the PhD stream directly.

Fields of Specialization

Greater China, Comparative Politics, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Theory

In addition to the  general requirements of the Graduate School, 

all applicants for the MPhil and PhD Streams are required to submit a two- or three-page statement of purpose to elaborate on their research interests and identify potential supervisors.

applicants for the PhD Stream are also required to submit a writing sample such as a master thesis or a research paper, and a research proposal (3-5 pages).

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream

This programme is the first postgraduate programme in Hong Kong designed specifically for the training of professional industrial organizational psychologists. Students will receive comprehensive training in utilizing psychological knowledge for improving organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Students are required to complete a minimum of 31 units of courses (excluding thesis research courses). 

PhD Stream

The objective of this programme is to train students to make independent contributions to the advancement of psychological knowledge. Students are required to complete a minimum of 42 units of courses (excluding thesis research courses), pass a candidacy examination, and submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

Application of psychological research to the workplace to improve the well-being and performance of the people and the organization. Topics include talent management, engagement and motivation, learning and development, psychological assessment, leadership, group dynamics, and learning organization.

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should:

For the MPhil Stream

1. possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent; and
2. have obtained an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.

All MPhil applicants should also submit a statement of career aspiration and research interest (750 words in English).

For the PhD Stream

1. possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent;
2. have obtained an overall GPA of 3.5 or above or honours not lower than Second Class Upper; and
3. have completed an individually supervised research thesis.

All PhD applicants should also submit:

• a research proposal in English (2500 words or above); and
• a statement of career aspiration and research interest (750 words in English).

All supporting documents including confidential recommendations should reach our Division on or before the application deadline. 

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream

The objective of this programme is to provide advanced academic and research training in a field of specialization in psychology. Students, under close supervision by a faculty member, are required to write a thesis that will contribute to psychological knowledge, and complete a minimum of 17 units of courses (excluding thesis research courses).

PhD Stream

The objective of this programme is to train students to make independent contributions to the advancement of psychological knowledge. Students are required to complete a minimum of 17 units of courses (excluding thesis research courses), pass a candidacy examination, and submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Cognition
• Education Psychology
• Gender Studies
• Health and Community Psychology
• Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Life Span Development Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Perception
• Personality
• Quantitative Psychology
• Social Psychology

Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration*

Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information. 

*Subject to approval

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, 

MPhil in Psychology

All applicants should:

• possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or in a related field; and
• have obtained an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.

All MPhil applicants should also submit 

• a full resume
• a statement of research interest in specific topic(s) or issue(s) in psychology and justifications (750 words in English); and
• a statement to indicate their career goals and plans.

PhD in Psychology

All applicants should:

• possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or in a related field;
• have obtained an overall GPA of 3.5 or above or honours not lower than Second Class Upper; and
• have completed an individually supervised research thesis.

All PhD applicants should also submit: 

• a full resume
• a research proposal in English (2,500 words or above); and
• a statement to indicate their career goals and plans.

All supporting documents including confidential recommendations should reach our Division on or before the application deadline.

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

This programme, offered in the full-time mode, will provide advanced research and clinical training to master-level clinical psychologists to raise their standards of professional practice and academic/research competence. The aim of the programme is to train future leaders in the clinical psychology profession, preparing graduates of this programme for senior posts in either tertiary educational institutions or practice settings.

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, all applicants should:

1. possess a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology; and
2. have eligibility for membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology, Hong Kong Psychological Society.

Knowledge of spoken Cantonese and written Chinese is required (Courses are taught in Cantonese and English).

All applicants should also submit a thesis proposal in English (2,500 words or above).

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream

For full-time MPhil students, the period of study is 24 months beginning in August. For part-time MPhil students, the period of study is 36 months beginning in August.

PhD Stream

For full-time PhD students, the period of study is 36 months for those with a research Master's degree and 48 months for those without a research Master's degree or only with a Bachelor's degree. For part-time PhD students, the period of study is 48 months for those with a research Master's degree and 64 months for those without a research Master's degree or only with a Bachelor's degree.

Fields of Specialization

Children and youth development, elderly service, family therapy, mental health, poverty, social capital, social exclusion, social policy, social security, social welfare development in China, social work education, social work intervention methods and youth delinquency. 

Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration

Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information. 

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should normally have a degree in social work or in a related field. 

Applicants should submit an English personal statement and a research proposal via the
Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes.

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream*

Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of required courses and to take a Thesis Research course each term until the end of their studies.

PhD Stream*^#

Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of required courses and to take a Thesis Research course each term until the end of their studies. In addition, students are also required to pass 2 candidacy examinations within a specific period.

*Minimum number of units required is subject to change.

^#Please refer to the division’s homepage for the requirements of PhD in Sociology in Computational Social Science Concentration.

Fields of Specialization

Comparative and Historical Sociology; Crime and Deviance; Cultural Sociology; Economic Sociology; Gender and Sexuality; Medical Sociology; Migration; Organizations; Political Sociology; Social Movement; Social Networks; Social Stratification; Sociology of Development; Sociology of Education; Sociology of Family; Urban Sociology; and Work, Occupations and Professions.

Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration

Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information. 

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, preference will be given to applicants who have a solid background in one social science subject (Sociology, Anthropology or Psychology, etc.) and whose research interests are well developed.

Applicants are required to submit a research proposal. Those interested in admission to PhD Stream are required to furnish proof of their research capability in the form of strong recommendations from their academic referees, or past publications, etc.

Main Round: 1 December 2022
Clearing Round: 31 March 2023
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.