Program Overview
The Intercultural Studies 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 Intercultural 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 11,915 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,915 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Intercultural 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
- Basic Issues in Intercultural Studies I
- Basic Issues in Intercultural Studies II
- Hong Kong Urbanscape and Cultural Representation
- The Body in Culture and Art
- Cultural Studies in Film and Video
- The Culture of Travel and the Travel of Culture
- Gender, Love and Sexuality in Intercultural Studies
- Interdisciplinary Study of Technoscience Culture
- Globalization and the Politics of Representation
- Media and Popular Culture
- Politics of Cultural Identities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants should obtain a bachelor degree or equivalent in recognized tertiary institutions and fulfil the general qualifications required for admission to the Graduate School* ;
- Applicants should submit a written statement explaining the purpose of their application, and their motivation;
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the admission process;
- Past academic record, work experience, references and language abilities will be considered in the admission decisio
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,915 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,915 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,915 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,915 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
