Global China Studies
Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyProgram Overview
The Global China Studies at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a MSc 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 Global China 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 13,040 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,040 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global China 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
- A New History for a New China, 1700-2000: Advanced
- Quantitative Methods in Social Science
- Chinese Social Stratification in Comparative Perspective
- The Economy and Society in Imperial China
- Comparative Study of State Formation
- Economic History of East Asia--From Tributary Trade to Maritime Customs Networks
- Narratives on Chinas Legal Past and Present
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must
- possess a bachelor\'s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university, with a grade average of 3.0 or above out of 4.0
- Applicants whose first language is not English or whose medium of instruction of the degree program completed previously was not English must possess Ensglish test scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,040 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,040 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,040 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,040 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 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 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong, China
public research university in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
