Programme Overview
Programme Structure and Duration
The PhD can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum and maximum length of candidature are as shown:
Current students (Students admitted in AY2019 and before)
| Full-Time | Part-Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programmes | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum |
| PhD | 2 Years | 5 Years | 3 Years | 7 Years |
Prospective students (Students admitted from AY2020 and onwards)
The maximum course duration for Part-time Research programmes has been revised to be standardised with the equivalent Full-time Research programme.
| Full-Time | Part-Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programmes | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum |
| PhD | 2 Years | 5 Years | 2 Years | 5 Years |
Both full time and part time students will attend the same graduate lessons together. There is no separate class timetable for part time students. Lessons are normally conducted on weekdays daytime.
Maximum Course Duration refers to the maximum candidature period of study, beyond which, students pay fees at unsubsidised rates.
Part-time Students to be admitted from AY2020 will pay fees at unsubsidised rates if they exceed the candidature period of 5 years for PhD as shown above.