Lingnan University invites applications for admission to its MPhil/PhD programmes 2012-13. Admitted students will conduct in-depth research on specific areas. At research postgraduate level, Lingnan offers MPhil and PhD programmes in Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Translation, Visual Studies, Business (including Accounting, Finance, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operation Research and Decision Sciences), Economics and Social Sciences (including Political Science and International Relations, Sociology, Social Gerontology, Social Policy and Psychology).

Applicants should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University, and should have a sufficient command of Chinese or English. Some programmes may have specified additional requirements.

Outstanding applicants may seek admission to the PhD Programmes via the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) established by the Research Grants Council. Successful awardees of the Scheme will be provided with a fellowship with a monthly stipend of HK$20,000. To seek admission to Lingnan’s PhD programmes via the HKPFS, applicants should log on to www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd to get a reference number and submit a full application directly to the University through its electronic system at www.LN.edu.hk/reg/info/pgrad/details/prod_online.php by 1 December 2011. Students who apply for and do not get the fellowship can still be considered for the regular PhD places at Lingnan.

Applicants may apply for admission to Lingnan’s MPhil/PhD programmes directly through its online system at www.LN.edu.hk/reg/info/pgrad.html from 1 November 2011 to 31 January 2012. Most admitted full-time students will be awarded postgraduate studentships which offer a monthly stipend of HK$13,800 (amount subject to review).

Further information is available at the University website www.LN.edu.hk/reg/info/pgrad. Enquiries should be directed to the Registry on Tel: 2616 8750 / Fax: 2572 5178 or via Email: rpgadm@LN.edu.hk.