MPhil-PhD in Psychology 36 months PHD Program By The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

5,720 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of this MPhil Stream programme is to provide advanced academic and research training in a field of specialization in psychology. Students, under close supervision by a faculty member, are required to write a thesis that will contribute to...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of this MPhil Stream programme is to provide advanced academic and research training in a field of specialization in psychology. Students, under close supervision by a faculty member, are required to write a thesis that will contribute to...
Read more

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
3+

For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) stream under the "M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programmes", the applicant shall have:

  • a master's degree from a recognized university; or
  • graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
  • graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
  • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, 

MPhil in Psychology

All applicants should:

  • possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or in a related field; and
  • have obtained an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.

All MPhil applicants should also submit 

  • a full resume
  • a statement of research interest in specific topic(s) or issue(s) in psychology and justifications (750 words in English); and
  • a statement to indicate their career goals and plans.

Remarks: Please clearly indicate the potential supervisor in the heading of a statement.

PhD in Psychology

All applicants should:

  • possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or in a related field;
  • have obtained an overall GPA of 3.5 or above or honours not lower than Second Class Upper; and
  • have completed an individually supervised research thesis.

All PhD applicants should also submit: 

  • a full resume
  • a research proposal in English (2,500 words or above); and
  • a statement to indicate their career goals and plans.

Remarks: Please clearly indicate the potential supervisor in the heading of a statement.

All supporting documents including confidential recommendations should reach our Division on or before the application deadline.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,720 USD
International
5,720 USD

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Psychology

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  • 2018
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  • 2019
    #51-100
  • 2020
    #46
  • 2021
    #=46
  • 2022
    #41
  • 2023
    #45
  • 2024
    #41
  • 2025
    #=32

Ranking criteria

Overall
79.6
Academic Reputation
85
Citations per Paper
83.1
Employer Reputation
73.5
H-index Citations
80.5
International Research Network
63.9

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