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Embark on a transformative academic journey at the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). We offer exceptional postgraduate programmes, including MPhil and PhD, specifically designed to foster cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in the fields of humanities and social sciences. With a dedicated focus on China, our programmes provide a unique opportunity to explore and contribute to the multi-facets of the Chinese civilization and its long developmental history, utilizing both new and traditional approaches. Key research themes encompass Quantitative History, Chinese Business History, Culture and Religions, and the Greater Bay Area.
Program | Coursework* required by Graduate School | Coursework* required by HKIHSS |
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MPhil | 2 compulsory components (6 modules in total) | 1 compulsory & 2 elective courses |
3-year PhD | 1 compulsory module | 2 compulsory & 2 elective courses |
4-year PhD | 2 compulsory components (6 modules in total) | 2 compulsory & 2 elective courses |
Details are available online at the Graduate School’s webpage: https://gradsch.hku.hk/
Students’ participation in the Institute’s academic activities such as interdisciplinary research seminar series, workshops and public lectures is mandatory. Involvement in tutorials and event organization may be required.
Students are required by the Faculty of Social Sciences to present a paper in a Research Postgraduate Conference at least once during their study period.
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