Program Overview
The International Studies at City 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 International Studies 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 747 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Studies 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
- Asian Security
- International Political Economy
- The State and Economy in East Asia
- Theory in Asian and International Studies
- Disaster Management
- Research Design for the Social Sciences
- Asian Regional Governance
- Authoritarian Resilience and Democratic Change in East Asia
- Good Governance and Politics in The Developing World
- East Asia and The US: Conflict and Interdependence
- Welfare Regimes and Social Policies in East Asia
- Institutions and Economy in East and Southeast Asia
- Ethnicity and Identity
- Environmental Challenges in Asian and the World
- Human Rights in Asia
- BRIC Countries and the Emerging Global Order
- Special Topics in Asian and International Studies
- State Power, Social Forces, and Econo-cultural Change in Southeast Asia and the Region
- Religion and Development
- International Relations of Northeast Asia
- Fieldwork Studies
- Thesis (6 credit units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and
- have a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification.
- One or more years of working experience in a related field would be an advantage.
- TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
- Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
- Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
- Other equivalent qualifications
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 747 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 747 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City 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 City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
九龍 Kowloon, Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-03-18
- Start Date 2018-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
