Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Chinese Culture program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture and its significance in the modern world.

Program Details

• Program Name: Master of Arts in Chinese Culture
• Program Code: 77002 MAF (full-time) / 77002 MAP (part-time)
• Mode of Study: Mixed mode (full-time / part-time)
• Normal Duration: 1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part-time)
• Maximum Duration: 2 years (full-time) / 4 years (part-time)
• Commencement Date: September 2026
• Credit Requirements: 31 credits for the Master's program, 19 credits for the Postgraduate Diploma program
• Tuition Fee: HK$6,900 per credit, total tuition fee for the Master's program (31 credits) is HK$213,900, however the provided text mentions HK$207,000.

Admission Requirements

• Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS: Band 6 or above
  • TOEFL:
    • Paper-based test: 550 or above
    • Internet-based test: 80 or above
  • For applicants from Taiwan, a certificate of GEPT (General English Proficiency Test) high-intermediate level or above is acceptable.
• Chinese Language Requirements: Non-native Chinese speakers must possess sufficient Chinese listening, speaking, and reading abilities to understand and discuss academic texts.

Selection Process

• Interview: Local applicants are required to attend an interview at the Department of Chinese History and Culture, City University of Hong Kong. Overseas and mainland China applicants will be interviewed via video conference or telephone.
• Selection Criteria:
  1. Admission qualifications
  2. Interview performance
  3. Time of submission of application

Application

• Application Method: Apply through the City University of Hong Kong's online application system.
• Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas related to Chinese culture, including history, literature, philosophy, and more. However, specific research areas are not detailed in the provided text.