Programme Requirements
Study Scheme (Applicable to students admitted in 2026-27 and thereafter; Subject to University’s approval)
1) Students are required to complete a total of 24 units for graduation.
| (i) | Required Courses |
18 units |
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| (ii) | Elective Courses (Note 1) |
0 – 6 units |
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| (iii) | Project (Note 1) |
0 – 6 units |
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24 units |
Note 1: Students can choose to complete either 2 elective courses or 1 project
Remark: Courses will be mainly taught in English. The medium of instruction will be subject to the availability of teachers. The Programme reserves the right of final decision on the medium of instruction. Students should observe the medium of instruction of each course in the system for course selection and registration.
2) Other Requirements
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Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in order to fulfill the graduation requirement. |
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Students must fulfil the term assessment requirement of the Graduate School. A student who obtains a cumulative GPA below 2.0 in the preceding term will be put on academic probation. For details, please refer to Clause 13.0 “Unsatisfactory performance and discontinuation of studies” of the general regulations governing postgraduate studies, which can be accessed from the Graduate School homepage: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/ |
Study Scheme (Applicable to students admitted in 2025-26 )
1) Students are required to complete a total of 24 units for graduation.
| (i) | Required Courses |
12 units |
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| (ii) | Elective Courses (Note 1) |
6 – 12 units |
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| (iii) | Project |
0 – 6 units |
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24 units |
Note 1: Students can choose to complete either 4 elective courses or 2 elective courses and 1 project.
Remark: Courses will be mainly taught in English. The medium of instruction will be subject to the availability of teachers. The Programme reserves the right of final decision on the medium of instruction. Students should observe the medium of instruction of each course in the system for course selection and registration.
2) Other Requirements
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Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in order to fulfill the graduation requirement. |
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Students must fulfil the term assessment requirement of the Graduate School. A student who obtains a cumulative GPA below 2.0 in the preceding term will be put on academic probation. For details, please refer to Clause 13.0 “Unsatisfactory performance and discontinuation of studies” of the general regulations governing postgraduate studies, which can be accessed from the Graduate School homepage: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/ |
Study Scheme (Applicable to students admitted in 2024-25 and before)
1) Students are required to complete a total of 24 units for graduation.
| (i) | Required Courses (4) |
12 units |
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| (ii) | Elective Courses (2) |
6 units |
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| (iii) | Project |
6 units |
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24 units |
Remark: Courses will be mainly taught in English. The medium of instruction will be subject to the availability of teachers. The Programme reserves the right of final decision on the medium of instruction. Students should observe the medium of instruction of each course in the system for course selection and registration.
2) Other Requirements
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Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in order to fulfill the graduation requirement. |
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Students must fulfil the term assessment requirement of the Graduate School. A student who obtains a cumulative GPA below 2.0 in the preceding term will be put on academic probation. For details, please refer to Clause 13.0 “Unsatisfactory performance and discontinuation of studies” of the general regulations governing postgraduate studies, which can be accessed from the Graduate School homepage: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/ |
Class Schedule
There are two terms per academic year. Term 1 is from September to December, and Term 2 from January to April. Classes are usually offered on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.