Comparative and Public History
The Chinese University of Hong KongProgram Overview
The Comparative and Public History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative and Public History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative and Public History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Perspectives in Comparative and Public History
- Topic Studies in Modern World History: Guns and Militias
- History of Modern Japan since Meiji
- Special Topics in World History: Modern Russia: History, Fiction, Film
- Special Topics in Comparative History (China and the West): China and the West
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Eligible applicants will be reimbursed 80% of their fees, subject to a maximum sum of HK$10,000, on successful completion of a reimbursable course or module forming part of the course.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be a Hong Kong resident and have the right of abode in Hong Kong, the right of entry into Hong Kong or the right to stay in Hong Kong without restrictions. People with one-way permits who come to settle in Hong Kong from China can also apply. (Application form must be submitted with copies of one-way permit and Hong Kong Identity Card.)
- have been admitted into a fee-refundable course and have paid the fees before term starts; and
- be 18 to 65 years old when submitting the application and applying for a refund.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Chinese University of Hong Kong directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sha Tin District, China
public research university in Hong Kong established in 1963
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
