Graduation & Degree

In order to graduate, students must complete 30 ECTS and 30 credits of work and pass all course requirements at the University of Southampton (UoS) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). In addition, students must attain a cumulative grade average (CGA) of 2.850 or higher (out of a scale of 4.30) as required for all postgraduate students at HKUST, and achieve a Final Average Mark of 50 or above at the University of Southampton.

On successful completion of the program, students will receive two separate certificates from the two universities for the degree of “Master of Science in Global Marine Resources Management”. They will also receive a transcript from each university. A statement will be added to the certificate of each university to reflect that the degree has been awarded under a double award arrangement between HKUST and UoS. Besides, they will become alumni of both universities upon graduation.

For students who wish to stay in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for employment as professionals under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), please visit The Immigration Department for more information.