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Code of Practice for Postgraduate Studies

Code of Practice (Research Postgraduate Studies)

Code of Practice (Taught Postgraduate Studies)

Code of Practice (Taught Postgraduate Studies)

Oct 2025

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Contents

1. Role of Stakeholders
	1.1	Stakeholders and governance structure	6
	1.2	Graduate Panel	7

2. Basic Information on Programmes and Courses
	2.1	Taught postgraduate programmes	8
	2.2	Strategic goal statement for taught postgraduate programmes	8
	2.3	Graduate attributes of taught postgraduate programmes	9
	2.4	Modes of study	9
	2.5	Courses	10
	2.6	Course code and sequence	10

3. Admissions
	3.1	Admission process	11
	3.2	Entrance requirements	11
	3.3	Quality of students admitted to taught postgraduate programmes	11

4. Registration/Residence Requirements/Leave of Absence
	4.1	Orientation	13
	4.2	Student registration	13
	4.3	Course selection	13
	4.4	Residence requirements	14
	4.5	Normative and maximum study periods	14
	4.6	Shortening of normative study period	15
	4.7	Programme change	15
	4.8	Leave of absence	15
	4.9	Student visa	16
	4.10	Employment	17

5. Progress towards Graduation
	5.1	Graduation requirements	18
	5.2	Course requirements	18
	5.3	Postgraduate students taking undergraduate courses	18
	5.4	Improving Postgraduate Learning	18
	5.5	Research Ethics Training	19
	5.6	Other requirements	19
	5.7	Course and unit exemptions	20
	5.8	Language policy	20

6. Assessment and Examination
	6.1	Assessment of academic performance	22
	6.2	Course grades	22
	6.3	Assessment Panel	23
	6.4	Examination administration	23
	6.5	Grade appeal process	24
	6.6	Unsatisfactory performance	24
	6.7	Re-instatement and re-admission	24

7. Submission of Thesis for Taught Doctoral Programmes
	7.1	Preparation of thesis	26
	7.2	Research ethics	26
	7.3	Procedure	27
	7.4	Declaration of intention to submit thesis	29
	7.5	Thesis Assessment Committee	29
	7.6	Submission of thesis	30
	7.7	Oral examination	31
	7.8	Written examination	32
	7.9	Thesis grades and follow-up actions	32
	7.10	Re-submission	33
	7.11	Deferment of submission of thesis	33
	7.12	Submission of final version of thesis	33
	7.13	Copyright of theses	33
	7.14	Confidentiality of thesis	34

8. Quality Assurance
	8.1	External assessment of taught postgraduate programmes	35
	8.2	Taught postgraduate programme review	35
	8.3	Committee on Re-approval of Self-financed Taught Postgraduate Programmes	35

9. Student Fees
	9.1	Student fees	37
	9.2	Payment schedule of tuition fee	37

10. Academic Honesty and Disciplinary Action
	10.1	Academic honesty	38
	10.2	Infringement of copyright	38
	10.3	Graduate School Disciplinary Committee	39

11. Course Evaluation and Feedback
	11.1	Course and Teaching Evaluation Questionnaire	40
	11.2	Exit survey (Survey on Taught Postgraduate Programmes)	40

12. Credentials
	12.1	Academic results	41
	12.2	Transcripts	41
	12.3	Letter of Certification	41
	12.4	Report on Curriculum Details	41
	12.5	Graduate Certificate	41
	12.6	Replacement of Graduate Certificate	42
	12.7	Certified true copy of the Graduate Certificate	42

13. Appeals and Complaints
	13.1	Complaint process	43
	13.2	Policy against sexual harassment	43
	13.3	Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance	44
	13.4	Whistleblowing Policy	45

14. Services and Support for Students
	14.1	Chinese University Student Information System (CUSIS)	46
	14.2	Graduate School Platform	46
	14.3	Student Advisory System	46
	14.4	University Library	47
	14.5	Language training	47
	14.6	Independent Learning Centre	47
	14.7	Information Technology Services Centre	48
	14.8	Student services and student activities	48
	14.9	Off-campus housing	48
	14.10	Student association	48
	14.11	University Medical Service Office	49
	14.12	Other cultural/recreational/sports facilities and services	49
	14.13	Safety and environmental issues	50