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The Chinese Studies MPhil and PhD programmes welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society. The programmes are examined in English and are pursued in a multilingual Chinese community at a university uniquely committed since its establishment to the study of Chinese culture in an environment of academic freedom.
Students are required to complete an MPhil thesis and to pass an oral defense of the thesis. English should be used in both the thesis and the oral defense.
At the completion of their programme, students will be required to demonstrate ability to read Chinese articles in academic journals in the appropriate field of specialization.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Chinese Studies MPhil and PhD programmes welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society. The programmes are examined in English and are pursued in a multilingual Chinese community at a university uniquely committed since its establishment to the study of Chinese culture in an environment of academic freedom.
Students are required to complete an MPhil thesis and to pass an oral defense of the thesis. English should be used in both the thesis and the oral defense.
At the completion of their programme, students will be required to demonstrate ability to read Chinese articles in academic journals in the appropriate field of specialization.
Admission Requirements
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79+
2.7+
For the Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Music Programme, the applicant shall have:
graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor’s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should submit the following supporting application materials:
a research proposal, at least 5 pages in length and written in English.
a paper on a topic related to Chinese Studies, at least 10 pages in length and written in English.
applicants should have a good result in Chinese language paper in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level), Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, GCSE, A-level GCE, SAT 1, SAT AP, HSK, STAMP or equivalent examinations. Alternatively, applicants can submit a sample paper of at least 5 pages in length written in Chinese to demonstrate proficiency in Chinese to work on Chinese materials as needed for the thesis research. Applicants who have taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was Chinese do not need to provide the aforementioned public examination results or sample paper.
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2 Years
Sep
Domestic
5,723 USD
International
5,723 USD
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Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Chinese Studies MPhil and PhD programmes welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society. The programmes are examined in English and are pursued in a multilingual Chinese community at a university uniquely committed since its establishment to the study of Chinese culture in an environment of academic freedom.
Students are required to complete an MPhil thesis and to pass an oral defense of the thesis. English should be used in both the thesis and the oral defense.
At the completion of their programme, students will be required to demonstrate ability to read Chinese articles in academic journals in the appropriate field of specialization.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Chinese Studies MPhil and PhD programmes welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society. The programmes are examined in English and are pursued in a multilingual Chinese community at a university uniquely committed since its establishment to the study of Chinese culture in an environment of academic freedom.
Students are required to complete an MPhil thesis and to pass an oral defense of the thesis. English should be used in both the thesis and the oral defense.
At the completion of their programme, students will be required to demonstrate ability to read Chinese articles in academic journals in the appropriate field of specialization.
Admission Requirements
For the Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Music Programme, the applicant shall have:
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should submit the following supporting application materials:
Domestic
International
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