Master of Arts in Chinese Culture 12 months Postgraduate Program By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

814 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The MA in Chinese Culture is a student-oriented programme with advanced courses of study focusing on Chinese culture. It offers students a methodological foundation for studying Chinese culture as well as a wide range of courses in different areas of Chinese culture to address their needs and interests and to maximise the benefits of their learning. 

The programme aims to:

  • develop and extend students’ knowledge of key aspects of Chinese culture;
  • deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture;
  • enhance students’ appreciation of Chinese culture;
  • broaden students’ knowledge of cultural heritage and its management in China; and
  • build a foundation for students’ further research on Chinese culture and teaching Chinese culture in schools.
Characteristics

Upon the successful completion of the programme, students should possess the following:

(1) Professional competence equipping them to become specialists in/leaders of a discipline/profession.

They should be able to:

  • appreciate the relevance of Chinese thought and values to the modern world in their daily lives;
  • demonstrate a sound knowledge of the roots and development of Chinese culture;
  • express a deep understanding and appreciation of the forms and spirit of Chinese culture; and
  • understand the importance of cultural heritage;

(2) Strategic thinking

They should:

  • be able to integrate discrete domains of knowledge for analysis and to formulate actions to solve problems, conduct independent research and think holistically;

(3) Lifelong learning capability

They should:

  • develop an interest in Chinese culture and gain the skills needed to explore the complexity of Chinese culture on their own.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The MA in Chinese Culture is a student-oriented programme with advanced courses of study focusing on Chinese culture. It offers students a methodological foundation for studying Chinese culture as well as a wide range of courses in different areas of Chinese culture to address their needs and interests and to maximise the benefits of their learning. 

The programme aims to:

  • develop and extend students’ knowledge of key aspects of Chinese culture;
  • deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture;
  • enhance students’ appreciation of Chinese culture;
  • broaden students’ knowledge of cultural heritage and its management in China; and
  • build a foundation for students’ further research on Chinese culture and teaching Chinese culture in schools.
Characteristics

Upon the successful completion of the programme, students should possess the following:

(1) Professional competence equipping them to become specialists in/leaders of a discipline/profession.

They should be able to:

  • appreciate the relevance of Chinese thought and values to the modern world in their daily lives;
  • demonstrate a sound knowledge of the roots and development of Chinese culture;
  • express a deep understanding and appreciation of the forms and spirit of Chinese culture; and
  • understand the importance of cultural heritage;

(2) Strategic thinking

They should:

  • be able to integrate discrete domains of knowledge for analysis and to formulate actions to solve problems, conduct independent research and think holistically;

(3) Lifelong learning capability

They should:

  • develop an interest in Chinese culture and gain the skills needed to explore the complexity of Chinese culture on their own.

Admission requirements

80+
6+
  • A Bachelor's degree (in any discipline) from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

Non-Chinese native speaking students need a good knowledge of the Chinese language.

Individual cases will be considered on their own merit by the departments concerned*. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency. 

* For applicants with qualifications obtained in Taiwan, a pass in the High-Intermediate level or above in the GEPT may be considered as having fulfilled the English language requirements. Please contact the Academic Registry at [email protected] for details.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

814 USD
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