Program Overview
The Modern Asian 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 Modern Asian 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: USD 807 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 807 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern Asian 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 Regional Governance
- The State and Economy in East Asia
- State Power, Social Forces, and Econo-cultural Change in Southeast Asia and the Region
- International Relations of Northeast Asia
- Research Design for the Social Sciences
- 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
- Religion and Development
- China and the Developing World
- Gender and Development
- Welfare Regimes and Social Protection in Asia
- Social Change and Urbanisation in Contemporary China
- Political Contention in Contemporary China
- Fieldwork Studies
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 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.
- Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following English proficiency requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 807 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 807 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 807 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 807 (Tuition (Credit)) — National 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 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 12 months