Is there a rule concerning the length of a thesis?
No, the length of a thesis varies from one to another. Based on our past MPhil dissertations, the length tends to fall in the range of 130-180 pages, contents typed [...]
Do I have to take any elective courses?
No, Art History MPhil and PhD students do not have to take any electives; but if you think a course may contribute to your research, you may do so. However, [...]
When should I complete all compulsory courses?
Students should have passed all compulsory courses by the end of the probationary period (end of the 12th month). Students who fail to do so will have to apply for extension [...]
How often should I submit the Progress Report?
Once every six months. For instance, an MPhil student will have to do 4 reports in total. For more information, please click here.
How many Art History research postgraduate students are accepted each year?
See our research postgraduate intake table here.
If my first degree is not a BA degree, will I still be eligible to apply for a research programme in this department?
Postgraduate programmes of this department are best suited to applicants who have previous study of art history, or in a related field such as History or Literature. Intending applicants are [...]
What is the internship contract?
The internship contract is a document signed by interns, the internship coordinator at HKU, and a responsible party at our partner institutions, setting out the obligations of all parties e.g. [...]
Can I make my own arrangement for a credit-bearing internship?
No, you cannot make you own arrangement for a credit-bearing internship.
What if I apply but do not get in?
Demand for internships usually exceeds supply. Therefore we cannot guarantee that every applicant will get a place (or even an interview), and some disappointments are inevitable. For this reason, the [...]
What information should I provide the Undergraduate Coordinator to ask for a preliminary approval?
In the email that you write to the Undergraduate Coordinator, you should attach the course syllabus(es)/ detailed course outline(s), which should state the total number of contact hours (in lectures, [...]
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