A Bachelor's degree with good honours from this University or equivalent qualifications.Candidates may be invited to take a qualifying examination and attend an interview.
The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics [MA(AppliedLinguistics)] is designed for people who are currently teaching, or who want to teach, English at tertiary level. The focus of the course is therefore on issues relating to the teaching, learning and use of English as a medium of tertiary academic and professional education. Some modules in the course contribute to an understanding of English in all contexts, while others relate more specifically to the learning context in Hong Kong. The course is offered on a part-time basis over two years and on a full-time basis over one year.
A Bachelor's degree with good honours from a recognised university, or equivalent qualifications.Candidates may be invited to take a qualifying examination.
The Master of Arts in the field of Chinese Historical Studies (MA) programme aims at providing students with the requisite knowledge and training to conduct independent research in Chinese history. It also caters for the continuing-education needs of secondary-school teachers in Chinese history and culture.
1. A Bachelor's degree with good honours with a major in Chinese from a recognised university, or equivalent qualifications.2. Candidates may be invited to take a qualifying examination.
The Master of Arts in the field of Chinese Language and Literature (MA) programme aims to familiarise students with the latest trends in and methodological approaches to the study of Chinese language and Chinese literature, and to prepare them to engage in independent scholarly activities by honing their research and presentation skills. The programme offers courses in Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, and Chinese Culture and History. The Language component focuses on the study of the Chinese language with reference to grammar, rhetoric and semantics and an in-depth study of the essential features of Chinese characters; the Literature courses encompass topics covering classical and modern Chinese literature, literary theory, creative writing,; and Chinese literary history; the Culture and History courses offer studies of classic Confucian texts, Chinese thought, documentary sources, and Chinese culture in its myriad forms with an emphasis on its unique features.
1. A Bachelor's degree with good honours with a major in English or a closely related subject from a recognised university.2. An entrance examination and interview may be used to ascertain the most suitable candidates.
The Master of Arts in the field of English Studies (MA) offers candidates with a good grounding in English Studies the opportunity to participate in an innovative programme that explores latest developments in literary, cultural and linguistic theory. The curriculum has a cross-cultural focus designed to take advantage of Hong Kong's historical, geographical and political position. Each course considers different theories, languages and literatures of cross-cultural exchange, especially with respect to East-West and post-colonial thinking. The programme includes courses in Cross-cultural Theory, Cultural Semiotics, Travel Writing, World Modernism, The Politics of English, and Global Fictions.
1. A Bachelor's degree with good honours with a major in linguistics or a closely related subject from a recognised university.2. Candidates will be invited to take a qualifying examination.
The Master of Arts in the field of Linguistics (MA) offers postgraduate-level education to people who want to engage as professionals in the study of languages, bilingualism and multilingualism. The curriculum is particularly strong in language typology and language contact, psycholinguistics and phonology, and capitalises on Hong Kong's multilingual environment.
A Bachelor's degree (in any discipline) with good honours from a recognised university, or equivalent qualifications.Candidates may be invited to have email and/or phone interview(s).
The Master of Arts in the field of Literary and Cultural Studies (MALCS) programme introduces students to a wide range of theoretical, literary and filmic texts, exploring historical and contemporary issues related to modernity and globalisation. The programme consists of seven courses and a dissertation or equivalent project, and will be offered in a full-time (one year) or part-time (two years) modes. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, with all courses largely shaped by critical and cultural theory, looking at texts such as film and literature through the perspectives of post-structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, phenomenology, feminism, Marxism, and post-colonial criticism. Students are encouraged to pursue either a literary and cultural studies stream, or a film and cultural studies stream within the Programme. At the end of their coursework, students are expected to complete individual projects which contribute to the body of knowledge in liberal-studies and humanistic inquiry.
A Bachelor's degree with good honours from a recognised universiy, or equivalent qualifications.Candidates who do not hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of this University or another qualification of equivalent standard may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to register if they demonstrate adequate preparation for studies at a Master's degree level and satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination.
The Master of Buddhist Studies (MBuddhStud) programme, offered in collaboration with the Centre of Buddhist Studies, offers high-quality teaching on the fundamental understanding and in-depth analysis of Buddhism from textual, doctrinal and historical perspectives. It further aims to provide training in the practical use of Buddhist teachings in modern societies, and offers a critical review of Buddhism in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the region. Topics include the history and doctrines of the different Buddhist traditions, contemporary Buddhism, and Buddhism as applied in counselling, palliative care and psychotherapy, with particular reference to current scholarly research.
A good Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or equivalent qualifications, and a sample of creative writing in English.English majors and applicants majoring in the following fields will be given high priority: literary, language and communication studies; journalism; translation; drama; media and cultural studies; music; fine arts; and law.Applicants are required to submit a sample of original creative writing in English for evaluation. The sample may be a short story, a chapter in a novel, a selection of poems, scenes from a play, or excerpts from a memoir or another type of creative nonfiction. The sample is expected to have 10-12 pages, printed on one side of A4 paper. Candidates may be asked to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
The Master of Fine Arts in the field of Creative Writing in English (MFA) is the only programme of its kind in Hong Kong. The MFA at HKU offers a unique experience dedicated to the contemporary creative writer of Hong Kong. Emerging and experienced writers are welcome. The programme offers intensive study in a dedicated space of the HKU Black Box Studio. Each week, students join and forge a lively community of writers.
A Bachelor's degree granted by a recognised university or an equivalent qualification; andMinimum 5 years of working experience; andTake GMAC Executive Assessment, GMAT or GRE test
EMBA-Global Asia is offered jointly by three prestigious business schools, Columbia Business School, London Business School and The University of Hong Kong Business School. EMBA-Global Asia is designed for high-potential, globally-focused executives and managers who are seeking to deepen their understanding of both Western and Eastern business, and who are passionate about the opportunities Asia's rapid economic development affords.
A BDS degree of this University or an equivalent qualification.A minimum of two years of general dentistry.A fellowship from one of the Colleges is desirable.
The general objective of the Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics [MDS(Orthodontics&DentofacialOrthopaedics)] programme is to educate dentists to become specialists in orthodontics with a solid, broad academic background and adequate clinical experience in different treatment methods through prescribed coursework, supervised clinical work and a supervised research project.
