StudyQA — Master: Architecture and Civil Engineering — City University of Hong Kong (Page 6)

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This programme aims to foster graduates to have an understanding of advanced developments in the area of “Environmental Science, Energy and Built Environment”, appropriate research ethics and the basic research skills.

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to identify problems, and apply original, independent and critical thinking to develop theoretical concepts based on the knowledge of recent advances in the area of “Environmental Science, Energy and Built Environment”.
Identify and access appropriate data sources, archives, and other relevant information.
Present findings clearly in an appropriate style and justify one’s own research with coherent arguments and articulation of ideas.

Research Methodology
Teaching Students: First Steps

Qualifying/Annual Report Submission

Students are required to submit qualifying report and annual report in compliance to the regulations or guidelines as set by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Such regulations and guidelines are accessible via the guidebook located at SGS website

Thesis

A document that presents the author's research and findings in a clear manner, submitted in support of candidature for the research degree with well articulated findings and ideas.

Requirements

Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
Applicants from an institution where the language of teaching is not English should satisfy the minimum English proficiency requirements specified by both the University and individual Colleges and Schools. The University’s minimum English proficiency requirement for research degree programmes is 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computerbased test) or 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR an overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Equivalent qualifications are also acceptable.
Official certificates and transcripts of academic qualifications (Certificates and transcripts that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.) [Applicants who obtained degrees from institutions that gave degree classification and/or grade point average but are not shown in the certificate or transcript are required to also send copies of any other official documents that indicate their formal degree classification or grade point average.]
Certificates of professional qualifications, if applicable (Certificates that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.)
(In support of the applicant’s publication record, if applicable) the front page of the papers (for papers that have been published) or the letter of acceptance (for papers that have been accepted for publication). [Applicants to the School of Law must also submit a self-assessment (of not more than 400 words) of their publications together with full copies of their best three publications. Where any publication so submitted is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an abstract in English.]
Nominate two academic referees who can comment on their academic performances (proposed supervisor and persons from non-academic circles are normally not acceptable as academic referees).
A non-refundable application fee of HK$200 will be charged for each online application. Settlement of the application fee shall be made via online credit card payment.