Program Overview
The Japanese Media and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 18 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 communications & media. 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 Japanese Media and Communication 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 575 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Japanese Media and Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Action through Text in Japanese, Chinese and\xa0English
- Contemporary Readings in Culture of Japan: From Graphic Novels to Comic Strips
- Contrasting Japanese, Chinese and\xa0English Discourse
- Genre in the Business World: Analysis, Report, Recommendation
- Introduction to Theories of Translation
- Japanese for Academic Purposes
- Japanese History and\xa0Society Portrayed in Japanese Film
- Social Media and\xa0Technology in Contemporary Japanese Culture
- Teaching Japanese as a Second/Foreign Language
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognised institution;
AND - Pass in the Level N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test devised by the Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, or the equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 575 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 575 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 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 Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 18 months