Research Degree
Curriculum
The Department offers research degree studies in a wide range of research areas. Please refer to the “Research Areas” for details.
Programme Structure
The research degrees of MPhil and PhD consist of both coursework and independent research studies culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Normal Period of Candidature
| Programme of Study | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| MPhil | 2 years | 3 years |
| PhD (students with a bachelor's or master's degree) | 4 years | 6 years |
Coursework
Master of Philosophy
Research Methodology and Ethics Course(s): (3 credits)
| Course code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
EE8001 |
Guided Studies |
3 |
Programme Electives: (4 credits)
Students have to complete at least 4 credits of technical elective courses, in which at least 3 credits have to be from the elective courses offered by the department of EE. Please refer to SGS Approved Course List for the offering of electives in each semester.
Other Requirements:
| Course code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
SG8001 |
Teaching Students: First Steps |
1 |
|
-- |
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme |
NA |
Doctor of Philosophy
Programme Core Courses: (9 credits)
PhD students must choose three or four courses out of the following table to fulfil the core requirement, as approved by their doctoral supervisors.
| Course code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
EE5425 |
Fundamentals of RF Circuit Engineering |
3 |
|
EE6619 |
Antenna Design for Wireless Communications |
3 |
|
EE6428 |
Optical Communications |
3 |
|
EE6615 |
Nanotechnology for Devices & Microsystems |
3 |
|
EE6603 |
Wireless Communication Technologies |
3 |
|
EE6453 |
Mobile Communication and Networks |
3 |
|
EE6610 |
Queueing Theory with Telecom Applications |
3 |
|
EE6605 |
Complex Networks: Modeling, Dynamics & Control |
3 |
|
EE6620 |
Linear Systems Theory & Design |
3 |
|
EE5410 |
Signal Processing |
3 |
|
EE5434 |
Machine Learning for Signal Processing Applications |
3 |
|
EE5435 |
Advanced Topics in Applied Electromagnetics |
3 |
|
EE5436 |
Fundamentals and Applications of Photonics |
3 |
Research Methodology and Ethics Course(s): (4 credits)
| Course code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
EE8001 |
Guided Studies |
3 |
|
EE8461 |
Research Seminar I |
0.5 |
|
EE8462 |
Research Seminar II |
0.5 |
Programme Electives: (3 credits)
Except for students who complete 12 credits of core courses, students have to complete 3 credits of technical elective courses offered by EE or by other departments, as approved by their doctoral supervisors. Please refer to SGS Approved Course List for the offering of electives in each semester.
Other Requirements:
| Course code |
Course Title |
Units Worth |
|---|---|---|
|
SG8001 |
Teaching Students: First Steps |
1 |
|
-- |
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme |
n/a |
Qualifying Examination (for PhD only):
Students commencing studies from September 2019 onwards must pass a Qualifying Examination (QE) with the maximum number of attempts and timeline determined in accordance with the regulations and guidelines set by the SGS. Such regulations and guidelines are accessible via the Student Guidebook disseminated by SGS.
Thesis
An MPhil thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the area of study, its context and applicability, and make a contribution to knowledge. A PhD thesis, in addition to the above, should make a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the subject area concerned, which is of good quality publishable in respectable journals of the subject area. The theses from previous year are available in CityU Scholar.
To be recommended for the award of an MPhil or PhD degree, a student must successfully complete the coursework requirements, satisfy the examiners in respect of the thesis submitted, participate in an oral examination on the thesis and area of study concerned, and in any written or practical examinations as required. Also, students are requested to give an exit presentation on their research work in the seminars organized by the department before their submission of thesis.
Tuition Fees
Please note that the fees are subject to revision from time to time without prior notification. Any adjustments will apply to both new and current students.
| Mode of Study | Remarks |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time (3 years) |
Part-time (6 years) |
||
| Government-funded students | HK$ 3,508 per month | HK$ 1,754 per month | Non-refundable; applicable to students within their stipulated study period Waived for local students |
| Self-financing students | HK$ 10,050 per month | HK$ 5,025 per month | Non-refundable; applicable to self-financing students throughout their entire study period |
Financial Awards / Assistance
Financial assistance, awards, or grants available to well qualified research students include the following.
- Postgraduate Studentship (Applicable to government-funded students only)
- Research Tuition Scholarship (Applicable to government-funded students only)
- Conference Grant (Applicable to government-funded students only)
- Research Activities Fund (Applicable to government-funded students only)
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarships (Applicable to government-funded students only)
- Government Grants and Loans and External Financial Awards/Assistance (Applicable to all students)
For more details of the above-mentioned financial awards/ assistance, please refer to the section on "FINANCIAL AWARDS/ASSISTANCE" of the Admissions Handbook.
Last Updated : 26 Aug 2024