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
- Geographical Information and Analysis
- Physical and Environmental Systems
- Urban and Regional Development
- Global Change and Resource Management
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.
For MPhil applicants: 9 January 2018
For non-HKPFS PhD applicants: 9 January 2018
(for PhD programmes only)
Room 220, Wong Foo Yuan Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong