1. City University of Hong Kong
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  3. Masters
  4. MA in Chinese

MA in Chinese

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

City University of Hong Kong

Program Overview

The programme aims to provide students with an understanding of the nature of Chinese language and its use for academic and professional purposes, and to broaden students vision on the impact and significance of Chinese culture on Chinese for academic and professional purposes. There are two streams: (A) Chinese Language and Literature, and (B) Chinese for Educational and Professional Purposes. The Chinese Language and Literature stream will familiarize students with the literary tradition of China and its applications in modern society. The Chinese for Educational and Professional Purposes stream will enable students to utilise the in-depth knowledge of Chinese language and literature acquired from the courses for educational purposes, prepares them to use Putonghua for teaching Chinese subjects, and will equip students with advanced training in Chinese for professional writing in both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong.

Program Key Stats

$140000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Hold a bachelor s degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from an overseas institution recognised for this purpose by the University or hold such other qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University as equivalent. A TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 59 (revised paper-delivered test) or 79 (Internet-based test) or an overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS) or band 6, HKDSE scores.

Career Options

  • Explore extensively and analyze critically topics of interest in the field of Chinese language
  • literature and classics
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the latest trends and approaches in the study of Chinese language and literature
  • including critical analysis and evaluation of leading scholars commentaries
  • Evaluate Chinese language use and Chinese literature critically and creatively from different perspectives
  • Apply the knowledge of Chinese language and literature as well as aesthetical
  • analytical
  • communicative abilities
  • and generate new ideas in different walks of life
  • Engage in further academic research related to Chinese language and literature
  • and to demonstrate initiative
  • discovery
  • intellectual achievement
  • depth and advanced research skills

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