Mandatory Common Core Programme (MCCP)

MCCP, which weighs 3 units, is an integral part of coursework requirement for all of the above programmes. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to build the foundation for their research study, and to facilitate the development of their academic career. Research postgraduate (RPg) students are required to complete a minimum number of units of coursework as follows:

(Please check with your Faculty/School for additional coursework requirement) 

RPg students who fail to complete MCCP before the above timeframe will be barred from

(a) confirmation of candidature (for MPhil students)/ attending the qualifying examination (for 4-year PhD students); and

(b) access to academic transcript/testimonial (official copy and student copy)

(a) It constitutes:

(i)  2 credit-bearing courses:

•  MCCP6010 Teaching University Students (1 unit); and
•  MCCP6020 Advanced English for Academic Purposes (2 units); and

(ii) A range of non-credit bearing mandatory courses of 1 to 2 hours each

(b)  The table below gives you an overview of the courses:

*Abbreviations:

 (c) Details of the MCCP courses can be found here.

• MCCP6010, MCCP6020 & MCCP6120: Students will be pre-registered for the courses.
• MCCP6110, MCCP6130 and MCCP6140: No pre-registration will take place. Instead, students will be registered and given grades in one-go upon course completion.
• MCCP6150: Please refer to Q10.

5.1 Find out the status of  the MCCP courses from the BUniPort - “Progress for Mandatory Common Core Programme”, and note the following:

•            You can find out the progress following the guideline.

•            Course Status: On the “Result” column, it shows one of the following:

5.2. Check the timetable from the website of the Graduate School – it shows the duration, time and venue of each “section (or class)".

5.3. Section (or Class):  Some MCCP courses offer more than 1 section each semester. The assignment of sections is primarily based on disciplines and quota of a section.

You are advised not to change sections as there is quota limitation to each section. If you have any request to change sections, please write to the Graduate School and provide justifications.

If you wish to drop an MCCP course, please follow the University Add/Drop course period and procedures. It is important to note the following:

Exemption for MCCP courses is not encouraged as they are carefully designed to benefit the research studies of the RPg students. However, exemption for the following courses will still be considered based on relevant prior studies and experience:

• MCCP6010 Teaching University Students
• MCCP6020  Advanced English for Academic Purposes

In the event that you wish to apply for exemption, you should first indicate your intention to the course leader/coordinator and submit the relevant documents. The course leader/coordinator will then assess your eligibility for the application and make a recommendation. For initial consultation on exemption matters, you may contact Dr Lisa Law (lisalaw@hkbu.edu.hk) of CHTL for MCCP6010 or Dr LAW Ellie (ellielaw@hkbu.edu.hk) of LC for MCCP6020.

Please make sure you obtain appropriate approval/endorsement from all parties and submit the completed exemption form to the Graduate School during the add/drop period. Late submission will not be considered.

There is no provision of exemption for the rest of the non-credit bearing courses/workshops. Please check the exemption form for details.

MCCP6150 Responsible Conduct of Research is an online course that familiarises research postgraduate students and researchers with the core values and principles of responsible conduct of research. It aims to raise researchers’ awareness of the importance of research integrity and to enhance the quality of research ethics training of the University.

For more details, you may refer to the FAQ and Registration Guide as follows:

• MCCP6150 FAQ
• MCCP6150 Registration Guide