This is a research-type programme leading to the degree of MPhil or PhD in Government and?Public Administration. Students admitted to the MPhil stream and PhD stream will take the same?courses, but with higher requirement for PhD students. MPhil students with outstanding?results may apply for transferral to the PhD stream, whereas PhD students performing?unsatisfactorily will be transferred to the MPhil stream. The programme thus provides flexibility?for conversion between the two streams.?