Introduction

The programme requires two (full-time) or three (part-time) academic years for completion. In addition to register for the Thesis Research course every term to complete an M.Phil. thesis with original research, each M.Phil. student must complete 15 units of coursework. M.Phil. students with cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above may apply for transfer to the Ph.D. stream. Courses offered by the Division include:

1. GRM 5001 Research Seminar I (compulsory, 3 units)
2. GRM 5002 Research Seminar II (compulsory, 3 units)
3. GRM 5100 Advanced Geographical Methodology (compulsory, 3 units)
4. GRM 5110 Statistical Applications in Geography (compulsory, 3 units)
5. GRM 5210 Special Topics in Geography of Pacific Asia (elective, 3 units)
6. GRM 5220 Special Topics in Human Geography (elective, 3 units)
7. GRM 5230 Special Topics in Environmental and Resource Management (elective, 3 units)
8. GRM 5240 Special Topics in Geoinformation Science (elective, 3 units)
9. GRM 806R Thesis Research (compulsory for full-time students, 6 units)
10. GRM 803R Thesis Research (compulsory for continuing or part-time students, 3 units)

Unit distribution of the M.Phil. stream programme is as follows:

First Year
Advanced Geographical Methodology (3 units)
Statistical Applications in Geography (3 units)
Research Seminar I (3 units)
Research Seminar II (3 units)
One Elective Course (3 units)
Thesis Research

Second Year and Over
Thesis Research

IT Proficiency Requirement
The university requires all students to pass the IT Proficiency Test before they graduate.