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Master of
Philosophy
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About this Guidebook
This Guidebook for MPhil Studiesis prepared to provideprospective appli cants, students and supervisors with
relevant information on the Master of Philosophy
programme offered by the University.
The section on Admissionsprovides information on entry
requirements of the programme and other admissions-
related information. The Areas of Research Interest
section contains information on the areas of research
interests of our academic staff. The Appendicesset out
important references, such as regulations for the
programme, administrative procedures and the like, for
students, supervisors and administrative staff.
Other Prospectuses
In addition to the Master of Philosophy programme, the
University also offers full-time degree programmes and
other postgraduate, degree or sub-degree programmes
through distance learning. Details of these programmes
can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Registry.
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CONTENTS2 Our Mission
4 Admissions
5 Entry requirements
5 Appl ication periods
5 Appl ication fee
5 Application procedures
6 Application acknowledgement
6 Assessment of application
6 Notification of results
6 Special conditions
6 Commencement of study
6 Fees
7 Students with disabilities
7 Personal data (privacy) notice u
data
8 Areas of Research Inter9 School of Arts and Social Sciences
12 Lee Shau Kee School of Business a
16 School of Education and Language
19 School of Science and Technology
24 Li Ka Shing Institute of Professiona
Education
26 Appendices
27 Appendix 1 Regulations for the d
Philosophy
29 A di 2 Ad i i i
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Mission
The mission of The Open University of Hong Kong is to make higher ed
available to adults, principally through a system of open access and d
education.
Key valuesIn provi ding higher education, the University, as a self-financing, non
making organization:
believes that higher education should be available to all those aspirin
regardless of previous qualification, gender, or race;
recognizes the importance of sustainable and affordable high-
programmes and courses across disciplines and at a variety of levels t
the needs of lifelong learners;
commits itself to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and
service;
values the appropriate use of information and communication techn
to support learning.
Vision
The Open University of Hong Kong strives to be a leader among univ
providing learning opportunities by open and distance education, and to
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the degree of Master of Philosophy, an applicant shall a first or second class honours degree from a tertiary education i nstitution rec
purpose by the Research Degrees Committee (RDC);
or
any other equivalent qualifications, or provide evidence of academic and profess
acceptable for this purpose to the RDC.
An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has sufficient command of the lanChinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken
thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether t
presented in Chinese or English.
No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution ma
the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained.
Application periods
Application for admission to the Master of Philosophy degree may be made thro
Applicants will be considered in batches four times a year, in February, May, August
Application feeAll applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The applicati
paid by personal cheque or cashier order made payable to The Open University of H
is not accepted.
Application procedures
Each applicant can only submit one complete set of application papers as follows:
(a) Application form(Form RAPPL)
to be completed and signed by the appli cant. Instructions on completing the
are available in Appendix 7.
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The completed application forms should be submitted by mail or in person to
Admissions Office, Registry
The Open University of Hong Kong
A0511, 30 Good Shepherd Street
Ho Man Tin
Kowloon
Application acknowledgement
An application acknowledgement which consists of an application number w
by mail within 2 weeks of the submission of the application. Applicants are
application number in subsequent correspondence with OUHK.
Applicants who do not receive an application acknowledgment letter or the re
within 4 weeks of the submission of their application should contact the Adm
further delay by telephone: 2768 6610, by facsimile: 2761 3935 or by e-mail:
Assessment of application
Appl ications wi ll be assessed individually. Applicants may be required to atten
as part of the selection process.
Notification of results
Notification of the results of the applications will normally be sent to successfu
the commencement of the programme. If an offer of a place is made, applicant
or to decline the offer by a specifi ed date. Unsuccessful applicants wi ll also
Special conditionsThe RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, in
preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination
before the date of commencement of, or during the period of, the programme
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Students with an OUHK Master card can apply for the Interest-free Tuition Loan offe
Lung Bank (Enqui ries: 2928 6668). Students may also apply for a loan under the
Financial Assistance Scheme, education loans from other banks or the Non-means-tes
by the Government through the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) to cove
tuition fee. (Continuation fee is not included.) (OUHK enquiries: 2768 6636; SFAA
2345, web site: http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/).
Students with disabilities
The University has a range of facilities and equipment, donated by The Hong Ko
Charities Trust, The S K Yee Medical Foundation and The Sir Robert Ho Tung Char
can facilitate study. Admission materials can be made available on request in o
applicants with special needs.
Applicants are encouraged to inform the University of their type of disability or their
in the admission application form. Otherwise, the OUHK would not be able to pro
services for them.
Personal data (privacy) statement
You must provide the University with the personal data required by the application
not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your
University will keep such data confidential but may need to transfer it to third part
University in carrying out the admission exercise.
In the event that your application is successful, the personal data will be transferred
file established by the University and may also be transferred to partner institutions,
of student and University administration.
You have the right to ascertain whether the University holds personal data on you,
of such personal data and to have inaccuracies corrected. Data access and/or correctio
be made in writing and addressed to:
The Data Protection Officer
Fax: 2392 9132
E-mail: [email protected]
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School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS)
Research Areas Chinese History, Laws, Literature and Philo Communication and Mass Communication
Comparative Literature
Cultural Studies
Drama/Theatre Studies
Economics
English Studies
Linguistics Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Translation (Chinese and English)
Contact Person Prof. Tam Kwok Kan
Tel: 2768 5700
E-mail: [email protected]
Staff Member Research Interests
CHAN Kar Yue, Kelly Literary translationBA (Hons), MA (CityU of HK); Business translation
PhD (Edinburgh) Classical Chinese l iterature
Womens studies (Tang and Song Dynastie
Chinese culture and translation studies
CHAN Kit Yee Modern Chinese literature
BA; MPhil; PhD (CUHK) Hong Kong fiction Literature theory
CHEUK Wai Hing Stress and coping
BSc (Texas A&M); Causes, correlates and consequences of re
MSc (Texas A&I); Close friendships
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KWONG Che Leung, Charles Chinas political economy
BA, MSSc (HKU), PhD (Monash) Chinese rural economy
Economics of institution
LAM Chun Mo Industrial organization
BSocSc (HKU); Real estate market
MA (Chicago); Finance
PhD (South Australia);
Chartered Financial Analyst
LAU Wing Kam, Raymond Poli tical sociology
BSocSc (Hons), MBA, PhD (HKU) Social theory
Media sociology
Chinese society
Police studies
LI Sum Hung, Eden Functional grammar (and translation
BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); Discourse analysis
PCED (HKU); Pedagogical grammar
MA (TESOL) (University of Canberra); Language comparison (and translati
MA, PhD (Macquarie University) Languages across the curriculum
Sociolinguistics
LIE Kin Pou, Leo Cognitive science
BCogSc (1st Hons) (HKU); Visual cognition
MHCI (Carnegie Mellon); Human-computer interaction
PhD (HKU)
LIU Ching Mui, Garland Ethnic minori ty studies
MA, PhD (University of Gender issues
Aberdeen, Scotland) Sex work and ICTs
LUI Luen Tim, Percy Comparative civil service systems
BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); Public policy analysis
MPA PhD (Virginia Polytechnic Ethics in public administration
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POON Wai Yee, Emily Translation studies
MA (CityU of HK); Interpretation
PhD (HKU) Legal translation
SO Wai Chor Modern and contemporary Chinese histor
BA (Hons), MPhil (HKU); Chinese foreign relations
PhD (Australian National University) Chinese Marxism
TAM Kwok Kan East-West comparative literatureBA (Hons) (CUHK); World Englishes
AM, PhD (Illinois) English studies
Globalization studies
Modern Chinese literature
Drama/Theatre studies
Film studies
Gender studies
Literary/Cultural theory
WONG Chi Hung Modern and contemporary Chinese literat
BA (Hons), PhD (HKU) Literary criticism
Du Fu studies
YEUNG Ching Kong Chinese history, with special emphasis on
BA (Hons), MPhil (CUHK); Chinese bronze studies
PhD (Australian National University) Chinese etymology and paleography
Chinese classics
Chinese language
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Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration
Research Areas Accounting Banking and Finance
Business Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Contact Person Dr Leung Chi Chung, NigelTel: 2768 6926
E-mail : [email protected]
Staff Member Research Interests
AU Kai Ming, Alan Technology transfer
MBA (Massey University); Business ethicsMMS, PhD (University of Waikato) Marketing communications
Strategic marketing
CHAN Yi Li, Bobbie Leadership
BSc (Bath); Chinese management
MBA (CityU of HK); Chinese culture
DBA (South Australia) Personality
CHAO Chee Kwong, Kenneth Labour administration
BSocSc (Hons) (HKU); Labour dispute resolution mechanis
MBA (AIOU); Labour relations in the civil service
MSc, EdD (Leicester) Labour relations in Hong Kongs SM
CHOI Ping Man, Samuel E-commerceBCompSc (Hons), MSc (Manitoba); Intelligent agents
PhD (HKUST) Artificial intelligence
Education technologies
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CHUNG Siu Leung Computer security moni toring
BSc (HKU); Security in electronic commerce
MS, PhD (Illinois) Economic modelling for software maintena
Application of information technology in di
IP Yiu Keung Measurement and management of foreign e
BSc (SUNY); Integration of financial markets
MBA (Indiana); International asset pricing
PhD (South Carolina) Corporate financial decision models
KAN Chi Nam, Andy Financial derivatives
BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU) Portfol io management
Asset pricing
Emerging financial market
KO Chi Keung, Anthony Strategic managementBSocSc (CUHK); Chinese business and management
MBA, PhD (HKU) Family business
Industry evolution
LAM Sze Sing, Franklin Fuzzy scheduling
BA (CityU of HK); e-Business systems development
MPhil, PhD (CUHK) Soft computing
Decision support systems
LEUNG Chi Chung, Nigel Integrated software engineering environme
BA (Ji Nan University); Computer aided software engineering tool
MSc, PhD (WalesAberstwyth) Decision support systems
Object-oriented system analysis and desig
LI Kam Cheong Business communication
LLB (Peking); Genre analysis
BEd (CNAA); Distance education
MA (London); English for specific purposes
MA (Surrey);
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MAK Han Chee, Alex Industrial relations
BSc (Hons) (Goldsmiths, London); Human resource management
MSc (LSE, London), MSc (London); Pay and working hours
PhD (Leeds) Work-li fe balance
POON Shuk Ching, Teresa Human resource management
BSocSc (HKU); Employment relations
MA (Warwick); Firm networks and industrial develo
PhD (Sydney) Technological upgrading
SHUM Wai Cheong, Ryan Asset pricing models
BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU) Investment analysis and portfol io m
Market efficiency
Emerging stock markets
SIAW Siw Chu, Irene Organizational behaviourBSc (Manitoba); E-commerce
MSc (Sheffield Hallam); Accounting education
MPA (Southern Queensland); General management
DBA (South Australi a)
SO Wing Kwan, William Supply chain management
BSocSc (OUHK); Negotiation strategy
MA (Leicester); Retailing (B2C & B2B) and business
MBA (Strathclyde); Agency theory
MSc (CUHK);
DBA (HKPolyU)
WAN Hak Man E-commerce
BSc (CUHK); Electronic financial services
MSc (Illinois); Accounting information systems
PhD (Sunderland) Artificial intelligence in business
WONG Ho Yan, Karen Index funds
MA (Exeter); Market structure
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YEUNG Chi Hei, Matthew Customer satisfaction
BSc (Hons), MSc (Hertfordshire); Foreign direct investment
PhD (Nottingham) Corporate social responsibility
Marketing research
YEUNG Ping Kwong Strategies in interfirm competition
BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); Competitive dynamics
MSocSc (Birmingham); Interlocking directorates
PhD (CUHK) Entrepreneurship
ZHANG Xiao Yang Business law
PhD in Law (Strathclyde) Company law
Tax law
Arbitration law
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School of Education and Languages (E&L)
Research Areas Adult and Distance Education Curriculum Studies, Learning and As
Economics of Education
Educational Psychology
Educational Finance and Planning
Language Education
Language Studies
Lifelong Learning Problem-based Learning
School Effectiveness
Teacher Education
Contact Person Dr Thomas TANG
Tel: 2768 5803
E-mail: [email protected]
Staff Member Research Interests
CARR Ronnie Distance and adult education
MA (Hons), DipEd, MEd, Child and adolescent development
PhD (Glasgow)
CHAN Chi Wai School effectiveness
BSocSc (Hons), DipEd, MEd, Economics of education
MA, EdD (CUHK) Educational finance and planning
FUNG SHI Yuk Hang, Yvonne Science education
BSc (HKU); Curriculum and learningDipEd (CUHK); Assessment
AdvDipEd, MEd (HKU); Professional development of teache
PhD (Nottingham) Distance and adult education
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KWAN Siu Fong, Anna Problem-based learning
BEd (Hons), MEd (Nottingham); Student learning motivation and self-regulPhD (New South Wales) Lifelong learning and learning to learn
Teacher cognition and professional develo
Programme evaluation and action research
LAI YEUNG Wai Ching, Susanna Guidance and counselling
BA (Hons) (St Marys University); Adolescent and child development
PCEd, AdvDipEd, MEd, PhD (HKU) Gifted education Early chi ldhood education
Teacher stress
Depression and suicide
Children with special educational needs
MA Hin Tse Chinese linguistics
BA (CUHK); Chinese language educationCertEd, MPhil (HKU); Chinese language and cul ture
MA (Chu Hai College); Putonghua education
DLitt (Asia Institute of Advanced
Chinese Studies);
PhD (Beijing Normal University)
MOK Sui Sang Cognition and language learning
CertTeach (Grantham College, HK); Teaching of English grammar and writing
BA (CUHK); Syntax and semantics of English and Chine
MA (Indiana University);
PhD (University of California)
STOREY, Peter Roland George Language testingBA (Hons), PGDE (Wales); Language programme evaluation
MA, PhD (Reading) English language teaching
TANG Kwong Wai, Thomas Cognitive psychology of learning
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YANG Ruowei Chinese language education
MA (Liaoning); Chinese linguisticsMEd (OUHK); Language and culture
PhD (Peking); Pragmatics
EdD (Leicester)
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School of Science & Technology (S&T)
Research Areas Applied Computer Science and Technolog Chemistry
Computing in Distance Education
Environmental Science, Biology and Ecolo
Mathematics & Statistics
Nursing Studies
Contact Person Dr YAU Yiu HungTel: 2768 6827
E-mail: [email protected]
Staff Member Research Interests
AU Tat Sheung, Oliver Requirements specification
BA (Hons) (York); MSc (Toronto); Formal methodsPhD (Loughborough); Test-driven development (TDD)
Programming paradigms
CHAN Chin Wing Solid phase extraction
BSc, MPhil (CUHK); Crystal engineering with polypyridine liga
PgC THE (HKPolyU); Novel polymeric ni trogen chelates
PhD (HKU) Light emitting materials Organic optoelectronics
Catalysis using metal complexes
Selective gelator for analytical application
Nanomaterials for the potential use for in
medical devices
CHARM Yee Chong, Caroline Health education and promotion
BScN (Hons), MSc (HKPolyU); Infection control
RN Elderly care
CHOY Sheung On, Steven Digital image processing
BEng (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU) Internet computing
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HAN Jie, Crystal Structural chemistry of inclusion co
BSc; Anion recognition based on hydrog
MSc (XMU); Self-assembled nanomaterialsPhD (CUHK) Application of GC/MS for liquid/gas
Chemosensor and biosensor for env
HO Kin Chung, BBS Red tide and eutrophication
BSc (CUHK); Marine and river water quality mon
MSc (Salford); Marine ecology
MEd (OUHK); Watercourse maintenance and manaPhD (HKU); Environment pol icy
MIBiol; Environmental law
CBiol; Effluents control and treatment
MCIWEM; Floating refuse
FHKAAST Environmental management systems
Sustainable development
HUNG King Fai, Kevin Telemedicine
BSc (Queens University); Mobile health
MPhil, PhD (CUHK); Biosignal processing
MIEEE, MIET Medical and healthcare devices
KAUR, Baljit Gerontology studies
BSc (Hons) (Oxford Brookes); MNurs Social services
(Oxford Brookes), MSocSC (HKU); Epidemiology and clinical effectivenDip (Cardiovascular Technology); RN
KWOK Chi Kong, Paul Applied optics: LED surface texturin
BSc (Essex); PhD (Cambridge); Pattern recognition: bank cheque pr
FIEE; CEng; FHKIE enhancement
LAM Ching, Simon Stroke and aged care
BN (Hons), MSCG (CUHK); Nursing informatics
RN Disaster management
Physical and psychosocial health
Quality of life
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LEE Kai Wing, Kelvin Mathematical modelling of networks
BSc, DipEd (CUHK); Internet
MPhil, PhD (HKUST) Realtime communications
LEE Kok Long, Joseph Diagnostic practice
PhD (Lingnan); Nursing theory
RN; SBS; JP Clinical education
Health pol icy
LEE Wang Fat, Fred Red tide and eutrophication
BSc (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU) Rapid identification of microorganism inc
dinoflagellates and diatoms
Proteomic study of harmful algae blooms and
Toxin-producing mechanism of harmful alg
Removal and cleaning strategies for harmf
Biofuels from algae
Phylogenetic study of micro-algae Proteomic analysis of TTX-producing bact
LEE Yin King, Linda Tai Chi and psychosocial health
BN (Hons), MNurs, PhD (CUHK); Exercise intervention
RN; RM; RTN Gerontological care
LEUNG Chung Yin, Joyce Paediatric nursing
BN (Hons); MN; RN Qualitative design
Community survey
LI Mei Kuen Clinical education
BN, PRDipHCE (HKPolyU); Chinese medicine
BCM (HKU); Chinese medical nursing
MA (CGCHE); Maternal and child health
RN; RM; RTN Simulation training in nursing
LI Tak Sing Mesh generation
BScEng (HKU); Computational geometry
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NG Ting Yan, Bernadette Transition in health care
BN; MPHC; RN Surgical nursing
Burn management
TIU Mei Ha, Mimi Nursing ethics
BScN (McGil l University); Elderly care
MBA (Columbia Southern University); Quality of life
DHSc (The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University); RN
TSANG Yat Kwan, Alan Psychiatric rehabil itation
BN (La Trobe University); Psychiatric community service
PRDipHCE (Nursing) (HKPolyU); Professional attributes of nurses
MN (Monash University); Simulation
RN; RN (Psy)
TSUI Kam Yan, Calvin Time series analysisBSc (Hons) (OUHK); Linear models
MSc (HKPolyU);
PGDE (HKIEd)
WAN Chi Kong, Allen Carbon footprint and energy audits
BSc (University of British Columbia); Performance of occupational safety
MPhil (HKPolyU); construction industryRSO; Life cycle assessment for products a
RSA; Eco-labeling ini tiative for green buil
CMIOSH Integration of management systems
Modeling of environmental impact a
Sustainable municipal solid waste m
Adoption of input-output analysis in
WONG Ka Fai Lifelong learning
BN (Hons), MNurs (CUHK); Psychotherapy
MSSc (CityU of HK); Family intervention
RN (Psy); RTN Health care delivery models
Spiritual care
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WONG Sze Mui, Anita Scientific computational modelling for the
BSc (1st Class Hons), MSc (London); hydrodynamics behaviour and transport o
PhD (CityU of HK) processes in coastal environments
Meshless methods for problems with parti
equations
Operational research in optimization prob
YAU Sui Yu, Ivy Cardiac nursing
MBA (HSM) (University of Ballarat) Patient expectation and satisfaction
MNurs, BNurs (Hons) (HKU); RN Physical activity and health
YAU Yiu Hung Waste oil recovery
BEng (South Bank); Indoor air quality assessment
MEngSt (Queensland); Air pollution control system design
MSc (Griffith); Waste water treatment plant design
PhD (Queensland); Chemical waste treatment plant design
FHKIE; RPE; CEng; EurIng Energy and carbon management Environmental and chemical engineering
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Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing
(LiPACE)
Research Areas Adult and Continuing Education
Lifelong Education Policy
Accounting, Banking, Finance and M
Business Information Systems
Engli sh Language Education
Chinese Studies
Occupational Health and Safety
Contact Person Dr CHAN Tak Yuen, Benjamin
Tel: 3120 9898
E-mail : [email protected]
Staff Member Research Interests
LUI Yu Hon Market-based accounting research
BBA (Hons) (CUHK); Banking
MA (Distinction), PhD (Lancaster); Financial systems and markets
ACEA; ACIB; Investment
ACIS; ACS; Continuing education
AHKIB; MHKSI
CHAN Tak Yuen, Benjamin Adult and continuing education
BSc (Santo Tomas); Lifelong education policy
MPhil (HK PolyU); Vocational and technocal education
EdD (Durham); Pharmaceutical policy
CBiol; MSB; FRSPH; FCollT; MRSNZ Health food policy
CHEN Shu Ping, Moncia Teacher education/cognition
BA (NCKU); MA (NCKU), Language pedagogy
MA (Distinction) (Warwick); Second language acquisition
PhD (HKU) English literature
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TSE Chun Kuen, Alex Occupational health and safety
BSc (Hons) (CUHK); Occupational hygiene
MSc (Env. Sci), MSc (Env. Eng) Environmental studies
(HKUST); Health and safety management
CIH; RPH; RSO; CMIOSH
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Appendix 1Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy
1 General
1.1 These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 3 and 7 of the Regulatio
of Postgraduate Degrees.
1.2 In these regulations defini tions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Awar
Degrees and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Reg
2 Research Degrees Committee
2.1 The Research Degrees Committee (referred to in these Regulations as
approve applications for and oversee the progress of all students registered o
as required in these regulations.
3 Entry Requirements
3.1 To enter the Master of Philosophy programme, a student shall possess:
3.1.1 a first or second class honours degree from a tertiary education instit
for this purpose by the RDC;
OR
3.1.2 any other equivalent quali fications, or provide evidence of
professional attainments acceptable for this purpose to the RDC.
3.2 An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has suffici ent command
(normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is
and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RD
whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English.
3.3 No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another in
admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is
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4.3 The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study, whic
the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the a
and after payment of all fees due.
4.4 The period of study and research for the student shall normally be n
more than five years. Any period outside the range should require th
4.5 A registered student shall fol low under supervision a prescribed pr
research for the specified period in a field approved by the RDC.
4.6 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree
any other institution during the period of study and research, unless
of the RDC is obtained.
4.7 The Senate may, on the recommendation of the RDC, terminate the re
at any time on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance or of failu
Regulations by the student.
4.8 A registered student who wishes to be examined for the degree shall
by the University, of the intention to present a thesis. The student sha
an oral examination, and present the thesis in the form prescribed b
shall become the property of the University. Consultation of the th
policies of the University.
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Appendix 2Administrative Procedures for the Degree of Master of P
1 Admission
1.1 Pre-application inqui ries wi ll be directed by the Registry to the researc
person(s) in the relevant School. The contact person may in turn di rec
applicant to the potential supervisor who may be a member of the Schoostaff in any other unit.
1.2 Applicants will be encouraged to submit their applications for admission to
together with a brief research proposal, preferably after consulting the pote
Guidelines for the preparation of the research proposal may be given
supervisor. Where the potential supervisor is not a staff member of a Scho
concerned will be required to seek an affiliation with a School with thpotential supervisor before submission of his/her application.
1.3 One set of formal applications received by the Registry wi ll be forwarde
School . The School Board wi ll consider the appli cations and make reco
the RDC by forwarding the Application Summaries to the Secretary o
completing the sections relating to the nomination of a supervisor(s), rec
the Dean/potential supervisor, decision of the School Board and other rem
1.4 The RDC will consider the School Boards recommendations with respect
On the basis of the RDCs decisions, the Registry will issue letters of offe
rejection. Letters of offer of admission will include the language in which t
presented.
1.5 The RDCs decisions on admissions/rejections will be reported to the Sen
1.6 Where the applicants are prima facie not eligible for admission, or where adon the strength of professional qualifications or other scholarly achieve
recommending admission should provide supporting reasons together w
relating to the applicants suitability for pursuing research studies.
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2.2 Schools should also consider carefully any conditions they attach t
ensure fairness to the candidates in terms of the impact such cond
duration of their candidature.
2.3 Offers so made wil l be reported to the Senate.
3 Termination of Registration
3.1 The Principal Research Supervisor may recommend to the RDC, thro
Board, termination of registration of any student due to lack of pro
studies and research or failure to comply with the Regulations.
3.2 The RDC wi ll consider the recommendation and, if appropriate
terminate registration. The Registry will issue a notice of termination to
in accordance with the decision of the Senate.
3.3 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the Senate t
shall do so in writing to the Registrar within 10 calendar days o
termination.
3.4 The Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean of the School or, if t
to a senior academic appointed by the Senate for investigation
considered only if there has been a material administrative error, o
irregularity. The Registrar will report the matter to the Senate for con
the Dean/Senate nominees recommendation. The decision of the
4 Re-registration
4.1 A registered student shall, subject to the approval of the RDC, re-regis
the period of further study and research in accordance with arrangem
Registrar.
4.2 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree
any other institution during the period of study and research, unless
of the RDC is obtained.
4.3 The student shall be informed at the time of re-registration of the lat
of intention to graduate in any year. Students who intend to graduate w
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5.3 Applications for extending the maximum period or shortening the minimu
be made by students with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor
relevant Dean) to the RDC at least three months ahead of time. The RDC wapplications and decide on behalf of the Senate. Where an extension of the
is permitted, the RDC will stipulate the final date after which presentation
not be permitted. Students will be informed of the outcome of their ap
Registry.
5.4 Interruption of Candidatureapplications for leave of absence should be
students to the Registrar. Approval for interruption of candidature would be
grounds.
6 Programme of Study and Research
6.1 Upon registration a student shall fol low under supervision a prescribed pro
and research for a specified period in a field approved by the RDC.
6.2 During the course of study and research, a student can apply to the RDC,of the Principal Research Supervisor endorsed by the relevant School Bo
of programme of study and research. The RDC wi ll consider each applic
account the recommendations of the School Board and the Principal Rese
Students will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the Regis
7 Supervision
7.1 At the time of registration, the RDC shall appoint a full-time member of th
or another member of staff approved by the Senate for this purpose, as the P
Supervisor of the student.
7.2 The RDC may in addition appoint an Associate Research Supervisor in con
student.
7.3 In the case that the supervisor(s) nominated is/are not (a) full -time membstaff, the RDC will forward the nomination to the Senate for approval
recommendation.
7.4 Where the Principal Research Supervisor is absent from the University for
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7.8 The Principal Research Supervisor shall present to the RDC through
in which the programme of study and research is being conducted no
month of each year of the student s period of study and research a the students work during the previous year and a recommendation
should be permitted to re-register. The student shall be given the o
on the PR.
7.9 Three months before the PR is due, the Secretary of the RDC wil l r
the appropriate Principal Research Supervisor of the due date for the
The student should submit two copies of the IR directly to the Princip
who should inform the Secretary, RDC.
7.10 The School Board wil l consider the IR in conjunction wi th the re
Principal Research Supervisor in the PR and make appropriate recom
on the annual progress of candidates by the end of the twelfth month
of study and research.
7.11 The Principal Research Supervisor need not wait for an annual Prwishes to recommend termination of studies due to lack of progress
and research. Any recommendation for termination should be subm
School Board.
7.12 RDCs recommendations for progression will be conveyed to the st
when a report wil l also be made to the Senate. Any recommendat
be submitted to the Senate for approval.
8 Place of Study and Research
8.1 A candidate may, subject to the recommendation by the Principa
undertake all or part of the programme of study and research elsewhe
provided that:
8.1.1 the place where the study and research is to be conducted isby the RDC;
8.1.2 the Principal Research Supervisor is able to effect proper cont
and research.
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9.3 A registered student may present a thesis only after the expiry of the mini
the period of study and research.
9.4 A student who anticipates that the thesis cannot be submitted by the expiry
duration of the period of study and research should apply for extension of th
three months in advance. The application should be submitted via the Pr
Supervisor (endorsed by the relevant Dean) who wi ll fi ll in his/her recomm
RDC wil l consider such appli cations and decide on behalf of the Senate
stipulate the final date after which presentation of the thesis will not be p
9.5 On receipt of notice of intention to present a thesis, the Registrar shall reqResearch Supervisor to complete a certificate on whether the thesis is pr
of examination. The Principal Research Supervisor may so confi rm in wri
himself/herself from the thesis. The Principal Research Supervisor wil l also
certify that the student has complied with any conditions laid down at re
registration. The Registry wi ll then inform the Dean and arrange for
examined.
9.6 Having given proper notice, a student shall subsequently submi t to th
unbound copies of a thesis embodying the results of the study and rese
during the programme. For this purpose, unbound means that the pages n
with a hard cover, but must be fastened in a manner which is secure and in
will not detach. The thesis shall include:
9.6.1 a certi ficate from the Principal Research Supervisor to the effect
prima facie worthy of examination;
9.6.2 a short abstract of 200-300 words summarizing the contents of the
9.6.3 a certifi cate signed by the student to the effect that the thesis emb
of the programme of study and research, has been composed by him
not been presented for a higher degree or any other award to any
9.7 Each copy of the thesis presented shall be in the form prescribed in the G
Format of Theses (Appendix 3).
10 Contents of Thesis
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11 Appointment of Examiners
11.1 After the candidate has given notice of his/her intention to present a
recommendation of the School Course Result Group (SCRG) s
Committee. The Award Committee should be chaired by the Dea
where the Dean is Principal Research Supervisor, in which case, a
be appointed as Chair by the RDC) in which the programme has be
of at least three examiners nominated by the School, including two
of whom shall be the candidates Principal Research Supervisor, and
who has had no supervisory relationship with the student. If the appo
is based overseas and cannot attend the oral examination, an additio
locally may be appointed to act for the External Examiner on that o
11.2 The School should also identify the subject area of research of the st
thesis title for inclusion in the award certificate.
12 Examination
12.1 The Examiners shall consider the thesis presented by the student.
12.2 Each Examiner shall submi t a preliminary report on the thesis to
Chairman, through the Registrar, within approximately 4 to 6 weeks in
upon receipt of the thesis.
12.3 The Examiners shall normally jointly examine the student orally on
and on the area of study within which the thesis falls.
12.4 The Examiners may at their discretion require a student to present h
or practical examination or other test.
12.5 After the Examiners reports on the thesis are received, the Regis
examination for the student. The oral examination can take t
conferencing or tele-conferencing, where possible, if the External Ex
no local examiner has been appointed in place of the External Exam
the examination. The Award Committee will meet and the stude
amend the thesis.
13 R f h A d C i
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13.4 After considering the report of the Award Committee and of the additional E
the SCRG will make a final recommendation on the examination result f
by the RDC.
13.5 In its report, the Award Committee shall make one of the following recom
either
13.5.1 that the degree of MPhil be awarded; or
13.5.2 that the degree of MPhil be awarded subject to the candidat
corrections to the thesis (where the corrections are not so substan
recommendation that the student should submit a revised thesis);
13.5.3 that the degree of MPhil be not awarded but that the candidate
submit a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examina
subsequent occasion; or
13.5.4 that the degree of MPhil be not awarded and that the Registration
13.6 The Report of the Award Committee shall be confidential to the SCRG an
13.7 Where a recommendation is made under para 13.5.2, the Chair of the A
shall be responsible for confirming to the SCRG that the corrections requir
Committee have been satisfactorily carried out.
13.8 In the event of the SCRG recommending to the RDC that a student be per
a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subs
in the terms of para 13.5.3, the SCRG shall also recommend the further w
shall specify the period, which shall normally be no longer than 18 mont
the thesis may be represented. The Registrar shall make the decision of th
the student.
13.9 The SCRG shall not recommend to the RDC that the degree of MPhil be
the Award Committee has reported:
13.9.1 that the student possesses a sound general knowledge of the are
which the subject of the thesis falls; and
13.9.2 that the candidate has critically investigated and evaluated the ap
acquired competence in the methods of research and scholarshi
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14 Re-examination
14.1 Where a student has been permitted to present a revised thesis and
for examination again on a subsequent occasion, the arrangemenexamination shall be as if the candidate were being examined for th
RDC has, on the original recommendation of the Award Committee a
the student from a further oral examination.
14.2 The Examiners for the re-examination shall be the same as for the f
otherwise determined by the RDC on the recommendation of the SC
14.3 A candidate for re-examination shall pay the prescribed re-examin
time of giving notice of intention to submit a revised thesis.
14.4 The re-examination should follow the procedures as given in para 9.
above unless specified otherwise by the RDC.
14.5 If the candidate is required to make minor corrections to the thesis
the award, the Chair of the Award Committee shall be responsib
SCRG that the corrections required by the Award Committee have be
out.
14.6 A candidate who has failed to satisfy the Examiners in re-examinatio
to present him/herself for re-examination on a further occasion.
15 Appeals
15.1 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the RDC in
examination shall do so in writing to the Registrar, within 10 calen
the publication of the results. The Registrar shall report the matter
15.2 In case of appeal, the Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean
supervisor, to a senior academic appointed by the Senate for investig
be considered only i f there has been a material administrative error,
irregularity. The Registrar wil l report the matter to the RDC for cons
the Dean/RDC nominees recommendation. The decision of the RD
16 Disposal of and Access to the thesis
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16.4 Consultation of the theses should follow the policies of the University. How
of a thesis for the degree of MPhil deposited in the University Library may a
for the imposition of a period of restriction of up to two years in the firstwhich time the authors permission is necessary for access to the thesis. Su
must contain specifi c reasons to support i t. The period of restriction may
further periods each not exceeding one year at the RDCs discretion provi
period of restriction does not normally exceed five years.
17 Conferment of the Degree of MPhil
17.1 The date of conferment of the degree shall be the date of its award
Congregation.
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Appendix 3Guidelines for the Format of Theses
1 Thesis Contents
Besides the main chapters of your thesis, it must include other elements,
A title pagewith the title of your study, your name (English and Ch
statement indicating the degree the thesis is submitted for, and the example,
A Constructivist Approach to
Developing Teachers for Change
CHAN Mei Ling
Thesis submitted to The Open University of Hong Kong
in fulfilment of the degree of Master of Philosophy
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A table of contents
This lists the main content of your thesis, with the corresponding page n
the chapters, you need only give the chapter titles and section headings.
A li st of tables
A list of all tables included in your thesis, with the corresponding page nu
A list of figures
A list of all figures included in your thesis, with the corresponding page n
ReferencesA list of all the references used in your thesis.
Appendices
This should include materials of a contextual nature, such as copies of rese
used, or a synopsis of relevant documents etc. We do not recommend th
appendices complete interview transcripts, observation notes or data sets, o
of them which directly enhance the argument you are advancing in the tprocessed data used for discussion must be placed in the main text.
2 Formatting Guidelines
The thesis, whether presented in Chinese or English, shall be arranged in such a
out to the left. In any case, the words shall be typed across the page from left to
side of the page only.
Page size: A4 (210 mm wide x 297 mm high)
Page margins: left 4 cm (for binding), ri ght 3 cm
top 3 cm, bottom 3 cm
Font (main text): 12 point, Times New Roman
Page numbers: bottom centre, no brackets around
(Table of contents and other material preceding the
general text may be numbered with lowercase roma
Line spacing: double spaces
Paragraphs: left justified only
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3 Binding and Formatting of Cover
3.1 The thesis shall be bound in boards covered in dark blue material.
a fixed kind with leaves permanently and appropriately secured.
3.2 The outside front cover shall bear in gold lettering the title of the
the candidate, the degree for which the thesis is submitted, the nam
the month and year of submission.
3.3 The spine shall bear in gold lettering:
3.3.1 20 mm from the bottom and acrossOUHK
3.3.2 70 mm from the bottom and acrossthe degree and year
2003
3.3.3 Evenly spaced between the statement of the degree and yea
top of the spine and across or downthe name of the auth
abbreviated title of the thesis.
3.4 Where lettering runs down the spine it shall be printed in such a diwhen the thesis is lying flat with the front cover uppermost.
4 Requirements for Submission of Electronic Theses to the Libr
The current Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) system under the E
use of Web technology to facilitate access and retrieval of, and to make
inclusion of multimedia elements into, theses and dissertations. The followitechnical requirements of the electronic files to be submitted by stude
unacceptable or corrupted format will be refused. Electronic files submitted
to be converted by the Library before they can be posted in the ETD syst
4.1 Basic requirements
4.1.1 Generally, there are no limits on the file size.
4.1.2 Adopt the native file extensions for the submitted files.
4.1.3 Submit the files on a standard CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
4.1.4 Include a readme.txt text file to cover the following:
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4.2 File formats
4.2.1 PC files are preferred.
4.2.2 Operating system environment:
(a) English / Chinese Windows platform is required.
(b) English text is required to be prepared on the English Wi
whereas Chinese text should be prepared on the Chinese Wi
(c) Document file formats natively supported by Microsoft Office
formats such as doc, rtf, html, xls, ppt, and plain text are pref
4.2.3 Graphic fi le format should be natively supported by Microsoft Offic
such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, etc.
4.2.4 Import special formula or content, whenever possible, to a Micro
or above document. If possible, use MS Equation Editor to create
4.2.5 Special characters or symbols should be converted to image form
4.2.6 Mul timedia file formats such as Real fi le, Windows Media file, a
Flash file formats are preferred.
(a) Real fi le format should be compatible with RealPlayer 10 or
(b) Windows Media file format should be compatible wi th Windo
9 or above.
(c) Macromedia Flash file format should be compatible with F
above.
4.2.7 If other file formats have to be used, follow the widely-used interna
e.g. MPEG, QuickTime for videos, ascii for text, pdf for text and
sound.
4.2.8 File formats that need a server program to run shall not be conver
4.2.9 If other file formats are used, please include the software informa
contact details.
4.3. Others
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Appendix 4Guidelines for the Appointment of Research Degree
1 Eligibility
1.1 Full -time academic staff, or other members of staff approved by the
appointed at the Assistant Professor level (and normally with a m
experience at that level) or above are eligible for appointment a
Supervisors.
1.2 Supervisors for MPhil degrees should normally possess a PhD and
in leading and supervising research and research degree students.
1.3 Individuals wi thout formal supervisory experience may also be cons
as Associate Research Supervisors on the recommendation of the app
and the endorsement of the RDC on the basis of the scholarly achexpertise of the individual.
1.4 Individuals who are not full-time staff of the University may a
appointment as Associate Research Supervisors on the recommend
Dean of School and the endorsement of the RDC for continuation o
areas outside Hong Kong.
2 Non-eligibility
2.1 A person who is a candidate for a research degree of this University o
will normally be ineligible to act as a Supervisor.
3 Appointment Procedures
3.1 The Dean of the appropriate School should nominate a Principal Ran Associate Research Supervisor, if any, when an application f
candidature is recommended to the RDC which wi ll approve the n
the Senate.
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Appendix 5Research Degree Supervision: A Code Of Practice
1 Preamble
1.1 The Senate has agreed to the promulgation of this Code of Practice for
supervi sion. It sets out what the University regards as the responsibilities
well as of research degree students and provides a basic framework withi
degree candidatures wi ll be pursued. The Code wi ll be made available t
as well as to all research degree students.
1.2 This document should be read in conjunction w ith the Regulations an
Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy.
1.3 A School may have its own Code provided it does not contravene the Co
document.
1.4 The University attaches considerable importance to effective research de
exemplifi ed by regular meetings and close professional coll aboration betw
and a research student.
2 Appointment of Supervisors
2.1 Full -time academic staff appointed at Assistant Professor level or abovappointment as Principal Research Supervisors.
2.2 Responsibil ity for the supervision of research students rests in the first i
Supervisor, who will be the formal point of contact between the student an
3 Responsibilities of a Supervisor
The responsibilities of a Supervisor will include:
3.1 giving guidance to research students wi th respect to the nature of research
expected, the planning of the research programme, literature and source
taught classes, and requisite techniques which need to be acquired (inc
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3.6 arranging, as appropriate, for the student to give graduate seminars
the student in the preparation of oral examinations;
3.7 generally overseeing the students progress; and
3.8 reporting annually in writi ng to the RDC through the School Board
during the previous year, and recommending whether the student
re-register. If at any time the Supervisor is of the opinion that the
achieve the degree for which he or she is registered, the Supervisor sh
the Dean of School to the RDC immediately, without waiting for the a
on re-registration.
4 Responsibilities of the Student
The responsibi li ties of the student will include:
4.1 discussing with the Supervisor the type of guidance he or she finds mo
on a schedule of meeting;
4.2 taking the initiative in raising problems or difficulties with the Supe
4.3 maintaining the progress of the work in accordance with the s
Supervisor, including in particular the presentation of written m
sufficient time to allow for comment and discussion before proceed
4.4 ensuring that prescribed coursework, if any, is satisfactorily comple
4.5 providing annually a formal interim report to the RDC through the
4.6 deciding when he or she wishes to present the thesis, taking due ac
the Supervisor.
5 Relationship between the Supervisor and the Student
5.1 The relationship between the Supervisor and the student wi ll fo
conducive to academic and professional development as a result of
responsibilities laid on him or her.
5.2 If an effective working relationship does not develop and the studen
believes that, for this reason, the work is not proceeding satisfacto
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7 W rit ten Mater ial
7.1 At the time of presentation of the thesis, the student should certify that the
the results of the study and research he or she has conducted and has bethe student. The Supervi sor should ensure that the thesis presented is
standard. The Supervisor wil l properly comment at regular intervals, as
Code, on the students written submissions and offer advice and gu
improvement; but the Supervisor will operate within the general princip
written thesis must be the students own work.
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Appendix 6Terms of Reference of the Research Degrees Comm
A Terms of Reference
1. To receive and approve appli cations for admission to a post-gradu
programme of the University.
2. To prescribe special conditi ons for admission to a post-graduaprogramme of the University.
3. To assure itself that adequate provision is available for the sat
supervision of the proposed programme of study and research.
4. To determine the programme of study and research, starting date a
duration of study for each student admitted to a post-graduate degree
of the University.
5. To appoint, on behalf of Senate, a Principal Research Supervisor fo
6. To appoint, on behalf of Senate, an Associate Research Supervisor for
7. To receive regular annual progress reports from the Principal Resea
student.
8. To approve all amendments to the period of study and research and/
supervision of any student.
9. To recommend to Senate the termination of registration of any stud
10. To approve applications for presentation of a thesis and approve the t
case.
11. To approve, on behalf of Senate, the membership of the Award Com
presenting a thesis.
12 To receive the report of the Award Committee after examination
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B Membership
Capacity Number Composition
Chair 1 Vice-President (Academic)
Ex-officio Members 5 Deans/Director
Members 2 Senior members of OUHK aca
staff appointed by the Senate
Secretary 1 Registrar or his/her nominee
A di 7
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Appendix 7Instructions on completing the application form
Points to note before completing the application form
(a) Please use a typewriter or a black ball pen to complete the form.
(b) Please complete the form in English in capital letters.
(c) You must provide the data required by the appli cation form so thatapplication for admission. If you do not provide the data requested, the
able to process your appli cation. See Personal Data (Privacy) Notic
However, for items with *, they are for statistical purposes or for faci
appropriate services; you may choose to provide the relevant informatio
1 Personal details
TITLE Enter the appropriate code in the box : 1
2
3
NAME Enter your name and Chinese character code a
card.
MARITAL STATUS * Enter the appropriate code in the box : SM
D
O
ADDRESS This wil l be used for ALL mai ling corresponde
AREA Pl ease enter the area code that best matches
address into the appropriate boxes.
Hong Kong Island H1 Wanchai and
H2 Central and W
H3 Southern
OCCUPATION * E t th d hi h b t t h t
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OCCUPATION * Enter the code which best matches your present occ
01 Full-time homemakers
02 Homemakers with part-time jobs
03 Administrators and managers in government d
04 Administrators and managers in industrial
sectors
05 Teachers in primary schools and kindergart
workers
06 Teachers in secondary schools
07 Teachers in post-secondary schools and te
institutions
08 Other teachers, instructors, education adviser
09 Medical and health-related professions inc
dentists, pharmacists, dispensers, nurses, opticia
occupational therapists, health inspectors, etc
10 Social workers in government and voluntary a
11 Other professions including accountants, com
lawyers, architects, surveyors, town planners,
advertising and publi c relations officers, statist
& interpreters, market researchers, systems an
12 Authors, journalists, artists, actors, musicians,
13 Qualified scientists and engineers
14 Technical personnel i ncluding technicians, da
drafting technicians
15 Tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, macwoodworkers, etc.)
16 Workers in farming, min ing, const ruc
manufacturing
23 Ful l time students
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23 Ful l-time students
24 In prison (but not including staff)#
25 Under long-term residential or hospital staff)#
26 Others
# Your indication of this information is essential fo
appropriate services for you. The University would l
arrange such.
EDUCATION * Enter the code which best matches your highe
12 First degree of university or other tertiar
13 Postgraduate degree
14 Professional qualification: below advan
15 Professional qualification: advanced lev
16 Professional qualification: degree equiv
17 Others
DISABILITY * If you are physically disabled, enter the type o
Otherwi se, leave it blank. Your indication
voluntary but essential for the University to prov
for you.
1 Blind (=visually handicapped)
2 Profound hearing loss
3 Severe/moderate/mild hearing loss
4 Low vision (This does not include peop
with the help of normal spectacles or co
5 Wheelchair user
6 Using crutch/cal lipers
7 Polio/Rheumatoid Arthritis/Spine proble
b) Applicants who possess awards conferred by any academic institution sh
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b) Applicants who possess awards conferred by any academic institution sh
qualification obtained, the award classification (if any) and the date of acq
c) Applicants currently pursuing a programme in an academic institution shperiod of their current study, the qualification expected to be obtained and t
of the award. Appli cants in the final year of their current studies are req
documentary evidence in the form of an official transcript of their academic
of certification to the effect that they have satisfied the requirements for awa
including the class of honours awarded if applicable, as soon as it is avai
d) Applicants are advised to arrange for official transcripts wi th the complcourse(s) attended and examination results for all tertiary level studies to b
by the institutions concerned to the Admissions Office, Registry.
e) Copies of certifi cates of all post-secondary academic/professional qualific
attached to the application form.
f) Transcripts and certificates which are not in English or Chinese should be
a formal certified translation in English.
4 Other academic/professional qualifications
Applicants in possession of any academic/professional qualifications (including
professional associations) other than those entered in Section 3 should enter deta
and submit copies of certificates and official transcripts.
5 Relevant work experience
Applicants should enter details of their full-time work experience and any other r
work experience in chronological order in this Section.
6 Additional relevant information
Any additional relevant information which may be of assistance to the Univers
the appl ication should be provided in thi s Section. Addi tional sheets may
necessary.
8 Name of OUH K academic staff contacted
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8 Name of OUH K academic staff contacted
Applicants should discuss the proposed field of study with a member of the
in the relevant School before submitting a formal application.
9 Declarat ion
a) Applicants should check Sections 1 to 9 of the application form to ma
have been completed.
b) Applicants should sign and date the application form. An applica
bear the signature of the applicant will not be processed.
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