The History Department offers two research postgraduate degrees: the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The MPhil and PhD degrees may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. The University provides financial assistance to many of these students in the form of studentships. The Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC) of the School of Humanities organizes and coordinates the administrative details and all other aspects of postgraduate studies for research students.
Applicants interested in applying for admission to the MPhil and PhD programmes should contact the Graduate School for a detailed summary of the application procedures and admission deadlines.
In addition to the Graduate School requirements the Department also requires candidates to submit information, including a detailed research proposal, to be considered by the relevant committees involved in the admissions process. Successful applicants are admitted on the basis of their academic accomplishment and potential, as well as on the strength of their research proposal, which should include the following:
Title: which is tentative and
may change later
Overview of existing scholarship on the chosen field:
indicating the relevant literature in the field, and why the topic
proposed would constitute a new contribution to knowledge and would be
worthy of funding
Research methodology: highlighting the feasibility of
the project and explaining how the necessary archival materials will be
located and used, given that the student will be resident in Hong Kong
for most of his or her candidature
Outline of chapters: if possible, giving some indication
of the areas to be covered
Bibliography: indicating the most important published
works and archives or other primary sources to be consulted
For further information relating to the Departmental requirements for admission, please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator, Prof. John Carroll. Applicants are also encouraged to consult our Departmental website for potential supervisors.
