12 monthsProgramme duration
26,481 USDTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aim
The MA in Chinese Culture is a student-oriented programme with advanced courses of study focusing on Chinese culture. It offers students a methodological foundation for studying Chinese culture as well as a wide range of courses in different areas of Chinese culture to address their needs and interests and to maximise the benefits of their learning.
The programme aims to:
- develop and extend students’ knowledge of key aspects of Chinese culture;
- deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture;
- enhance students’ appreciation of Chinese culture;
- broaden students’ knowledge of cultural heritage and its management in China; and
- build a foundation for students’ further research on Chinese culture and teaching Chinese culture in schools.
Upon the successful completion of the programme, students should possess the following:
(1) Professional competence equipping them to become specialists in/leaders of a discipline/profession.
They should be able to:
- appreciate the relevance of Chinese thought and values to the modern world in their daily lives;
- demonstrate a sound knowledge of the roots and development of Chinese culture;
- express a deep understanding and appreciation of the forms and spirit of Chinese culture; and
- understand the importance of cultural heritage;
(2) Strategic thinking
They should:
- be able to integrate discrete domains of knowledge for analysis and to formulate actions to solve problems, conduct independent research and think holistically;
(3) Lifelong learning capability
They should:
- develop an interest in Chinese culture and gain the skills needed to explore the complexity of Chinese culture on their own.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aim
The MA in Chinese Culture is a student-oriented programme with advanced courses of study focusing on Chinese culture. It offers students a methodological foundation for studying Chinese culture as well as a wide range of courses in different areas of Chinese culture to address their needs and interests and to maximise the benefits of their learning.
The programme aims to:
- develop and extend students’ knowledge of key aspects of Chinese culture;
- deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture;
- enhance students’ appreciation of Chinese culture;
- broaden students’ knowledge of cultural heritage and its management in China; and
- build a foundation for students’ further research on Chinese culture and teaching Chinese culture in schools.
Upon the successful completion of the programme, students should possess the following:
(1) Professional competence equipping them to become specialists in/leaders of a discipline/profession.
They should be able to:
- appreciate the relevance of Chinese thought and values to the modern world in their daily lives;
- demonstrate a sound knowledge of the roots and development of Chinese culture;
- express a deep understanding and appreciation of the forms and spirit of Chinese culture; and
- understand the importance of cultural heritage;
(2) Strategic thinking
They should:
- be able to integrate discrete domains of knowledge for analysis and to formulate actions to solve problems, conduct independent research and think holistically;
(3) Lifelong learning capability
They should:
- develop an interest in Chinese culture and gain the skills needed to explore the complexity of Chinese culture on their own.
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (in any discipline) from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.
- If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
- Non-Chinese native speaking students need a good knowledge of the Chinese language.
Non-Chinese native speaking students need a good knowledge of the Chinese language.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit by the departments concerned*. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
* For applicants with qualifications obtained in Taiwan, a pass in the High-Intermediate level or above in the GEPT may be considered as having fulfilled the English language requirements. Please contact the Academic Registry at [email protected] for details.
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