Program Overview
The Philosophy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Philosophy 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 40,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy 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
- Seminar on Pre-modern Chinese Philosophy
- Seminar on Modern and Contemporary Chinese Philosophy
- Seminar: Issues in the History of Chinese Philosophy
- Topics in Confucianism
- Topics in Taoist Philosophy
- Topics in Buddhist Philosophy
- Topics in Eastern Philosophy
- Topics in Comparative Philosophy
- Seminar on Contemporary Anglo-American Philosophy
- Seminar on Continental European Philosophy
- Seminar: Issues in the History of Western Philosophy
- Moral and Political Philosophy: The Good and the Right
- Language, Meaning and Communica
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is open to all prospective applicants who are interested in pursuing philosophy as a second degree. Applicants whose bachelor degree in a discipline other than philosophy are eligible to apply the programme. Applicants should meet (I)General Entry Requirments according to the Graduate School and (II) Requirements by Division of Philosophy .
Graduate School General Entry Requirments
All applicants shall:- have graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor\'s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class;
- have graduated from an honours program of a recognized university with a Bachelor\'s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" in undergraduate courses;
- have completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 40,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 40,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,000 (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- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
