Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing for Cultural Professionals
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing for Cultural Professionals
Programme Information
The Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing for Cultural Professionals is a programme designed to train cultural professionals in the foundations of writing and thinking creatively in both English and Chinese. The programme aims to recognize and strengthen the role creative writing plays for professionals in different cultural and creative fields, especially during challenging times in local and global contexts.
Programme Structure
- Units Requirement: 27 units
- Required Courses (including Master Project): 15 units
- Elective Courses: 12 units
- Study Curriculum: The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualification
Applicants should possess:
- a bachelor's degree with at least second class honours; or
- an equivalent qualification
Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants are required to demonstrate a bilingual ability in speaking, listening, and writing in English and Chinese. Cantonese proficiency is not required.
- English qualifications:
- Grade D or above in AS/AL Use of English; or
- Level 4 or above in English Language (HKDSE); or
- a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based); or
- an overall band score of 6.5 or above in IELTS; or
- CET-6 (College English Test Band 6) in mainland China: 500 or above; or
- a Bachelor's degree with English as the medium of instruction; and
- Chinese qualifications:
- Grade D or above in AS Chinese Language and Culture (HKALE); or
- Level 4 or above in Chinese Language (HKDSE); or
- Grade 5 or above in Chinese Language A Standard & Higher Level at International Baccalaureate (IB); or
- Grade 6 or above in Chinese Language B Higher Level at International Baccalaureate (IB); or
- Level 2 or above in the Shumian Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (SHSK); or
- Total score of 240 or above in the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (Chinese Proficiency Test HSK level VI); or
- a Bachelor's degree with Chinese as the medium of instruction; or
- passed the Chinese language test arranged by the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, HKBU
Others
The following documents must be submitted for assessment upon application:
- a 12-15 page writing sample of creative works in any genre (such as fiction, nonfiction, or poetry), including both English and Chinese works.
- a 1-page Master Project proposal in either English or Chinese.
Programme Details
- Year of Entry: 2026 September
- Funding Nature: Self-funded
- Application Start Date: 1 November 2025
- Application Deadline: 31 May 2026 (non-local), 24 July 2026 (local)
- Programme Director: Prof CHEUNG Chi Wai
- Tuition Fee: Local students: HK$209,440/programme; Non-local students: HK$220,780/programme
- Selection Process:
- Short-listed applicants may be interviewed should the Programme Board deem it necessary.
- Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims
The programme aims to train cultural professionals in the foundations of writing and thinking creatively in both English and Chinese, so they are able to develop their careers in the language of their choice yet have an international, cross-cultural outlook in their development. Through appropriate training, graduates can turn their creative writing into a significant strategy to deal with social issues, community development, personal anxiety, etc. and to serve as a communicative channel to bring civic engagement, transparency, and better understanding to the community.