Programmes

Postgraduate Study Options

Doctor of Philosophy, PhD

PhD programme is a Level 8 MQF programme where candidates conduct substantial and original research that significantly contributes to new knowledge and/or practice in a field of study. Students carry out their research under the supervision of academic advisors, and the degree is awarded upon submission of a thesis and fulfillment of publication requirements.

MSc by Research

MSc by Research programme is a Level 7 MQF programme where candidates conduct substantial and original research to solve complex problems in relevant fields or practices. Students carry out their research under the supervision of academic advisors, and the degree is awarded upon submission of a thesis and fulfillment of publication requirements.

Mixed Mode

Students will have to register and pass a certain number of taught courses as partial
fulfilment of the graduation requirements. In addition, they will have to prepare a
dissertation for the remaining partial fulfilment of the graduation requirements. The 
courses and dissertation are of equal weightage.

Coursework

Students will have to register and pass a certain number of taught courses as partial
fulfilment of the graduation requirements, as well as complete a research project for the
remaining partial fulfilment of the graduation requirements. The course component has
a higher weightage than the research project.