48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aims
Research degree programmes aim to provide advanced education to nurture people who can:
- contribute to the advancement of knowledge through independent and original research;
- demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and a high level of transferable skills, including analytical, communication and leadership skills; and
- enhance economic, social and cultural development.
Programme Structure
The research degree programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Award of MPhil/PhD Degree
To be recommended for the award of an MPhil or a PhD degree, students must have successfully completed the coursework requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, fulfilled the residence requirement as mentioned in Section 4.2.3 above, and satisfied the examiners, in respect of the thesis submitted, in an oral defense on the thesis and area of study concerned, and in any written and/or practical examinations a required.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aims
Research degree programmes aim to provide advanced education to nurture people who can:
- contribute to the advancement of knowledge through independent and original research;
- demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and a high level of transferable skills, including analytical, communication and leadership skills; and
- enhance economic, social and cultural development.
Programme Structure
The research degree programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Award of MPhil/PhD Degree
To be recommended for the award of an MPhil or a PhD degree, students must have successfully completed the coursework requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, fulfilled the residence requirement as mentioned in Section 4.2.3 above, and satisfied the examiners, in respect of the thesis submitted, in an oral defense on the thesis and area of study concerned, and in any written and/or practical examinations a required.
Admission Requirements
- be a current MPhil student in the University who seeks transfer to PhD candidature; or
- hold a higher degree by research (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
- hold a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
- hold a Bachelor's degree with first class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
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