MPhil Stream
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of lecture courses for graduation, normally within two years.
- Methodology in Art-historical Research (3 Units)
- Post-graduate Seminar: Special Topics in Chinese Art (6 Units)
- Elective courses (9 Units)
In addition to the lecture courses listed above, students are required to register for Thesis Research courses each term.
Graduation Requirements
- Submitting a research thesis
- Passing an oral examination
PhD Stream
For students entering with a research master’s degree:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of lecture courses in the pre-candidacy stage, completion of which will be part of the candidacy requirements.
- Methodology in Art-historical Research (3 Units)
- Post-graduate Seminar: Special Topics in Chinese Art (6 Units)
- Elective courses (3 Units)
For students entering without a research master’s degree:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of lecture courses in the pre-candidacy stage, completion of which will be part of the candidacy requirements.
- Methodology in Art-historical Research (3 Units)
- Post-graduate Seminar: Special Topics in Chinese Art (6 Units)
- Elective courses (9 Units)
In addition to the lecture courses listed above, students are required to register for Thesis Research courses each term.
Candidacy examination
PhD students (pre-candidacy) should complete all required lecture courses or equivalent and pass a candidacy examination before they can be advanced to PhD candidate. Details of the candidacy examination are as follows:
Areas of Examination
Paper 1: Connoisseurship and analysis of original works of art
Paper 2: Written examination on specific issues of Chinese Art
Attempts
Students must pass both papers at the same time. They are allowed to take the examinations only one more time if they fail their first attempt.
Thesis proposal and defence
PhD students (pre-candidacy) are required to submit a written thesis proposal, and present and defend the proposal orally.
Third Language Requirement
Students are required to have the ability to read research materials in a third modern language other than Chinese and English. To demonstrate their proficiency for this purpose, they must pass a relevant language test set by the Division.
Graduation Requirements
- Submitting a research thesis
- Passing an oral examination
Fields of Specialization
Fields of specialization include the histories and theories of Chinese painting and calligraphy, ceramics, bronzes, jades and other arts.
Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have majored in Fine Arts. Consideration will also be given to applicants who have minored in Fine Arts and those who have majored in related fields.
Basis for Selection
MPhil in History of Chinese Art
- Research plan (no less than 1,000 words)
- Attend an interview
PhD in History of Chinese Art
- Research plan (no less than 2,000 words)
- Master’s thesis and related publications (only applicable to candidate with a research master’s degree)
- Attend an interview
For MPhil applicants: 31 January 2018
For non-HKPFS PhD applicants: 31 January 2018
(for PhD programmes only)
2/F, Cheng Ming Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
