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Studies the theories and methods of anthropology and archaeology while critically examining and researching a broad range of contemporary social, cultural and political phenomena.

The full-time undergraduate programme aims to train students to master the characteristics of Chinese language and literature and to understand its development. Students are well-trained in literary appreciation, criticism and writing.

The Double Major Programme combines two qualifications – a full grasp of the quintessence of Chinese and the skills of translation – into one programme. Upon completion of the programme, students will play a crucial role in the acceleration of globalization and the growing economy of China.

The programme attempts to understand the political and social dimensions of culture and examine the ways in which culture is a contested site for conveying different ideologies. It cultivates acute cultural literacy to develop critical perspectives in the 21st century.

BA in Religious Studies uses an interdisciplinary approach to study religious phenomenon, and provides experiential learning opportunities to develop religious literacy so as to understand human culture and global issues in the 21st century.

The Theology programme is a study of basic elements of Christianity. Students are required to take Biblical Studies, History of Christianity, Theology, Pastoral Studies and Christianity and Society. They may also take elective courses offered by this department and others.

The programme integrates the critical skills of Cultural Studies and practical know-how of Cultural Management, focusing not only on research and theories, but also on cultural practices, knowledge transfer, and public engagement. We aim to nurture a new generation of cultural mediators, producers, and professionals to meet the needs and challenges of contemporary society. We also aim to transform cultural practices for better community building.

The major covers essentials of English studies, and offers opportunities to specialise. Throughout, students develop skills and knowledge in communication, linguistics and literature. Minors are offered in English as well as Creative Writing in English.

The Department of English collaborates with the Department of History on a double-major programme, providing integrated studies of diverse skills and knowledge in two academic disciplines. Students should first be admitted into the four-year programme of Bachelor of Arts in English before they can work towards a double major.

The Department of Fine Arts offers a comprehensive and balanced undergraduate programme for students in order to prepare them for future careers in the arts. Such careers include that of artist, art historian, museum curator and other art-related professions.

This four-year curriculum programme aims to equip our students to study history with global and interdisciplinary perspectives, bilingual skills and internship training, so as to broaden their minds, develop their creativity and originality, and hone their adaptability to change.

Starting from 2022/2023, we offer a new stream of BA Programme in Public History. This two-year curriculum stream is the first of its kind in Hong Kong, which emphasises interdisciplinary and cross-cultural academic training, practical and experiential learning.

The Department of History collaborates with the Department of Japanese Studies on a double-major programme, providing integrated studies of diverse skill and knowledge in two academic disciplines. Students should first be admitted into the four-year programme of Bachelor of Arts in History before they can work towards a double major.

Our Department collaborates with the Department of English on a double-major programme, providing integrated studies of diverse skill and knowledge in two academic disciplines. Students should first be admitted into the four-year programme of Bachelor of Arts in History before they can work towards a double major.

The programme explores Japan through multiple disciplinary fields including anthropology, cultural history, film studies, linguistics, popular culture studies and sociology. It specialises in the study of the historical and contemporary relationships between Japan, Hong Kong, and China.

The Department of Japanese Studies collaborates with the Department of History on a double-major programme, providing integrated studies of diverse skill and knowledge in two academic disciplines. Students should first be admitted into the four-year programme of Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies before they can work towards a double major.

The BA Programme in Linguistics offers basic training in contemporary theories of language, and addresses such issues as the universal properties of natural language and the human mind, language acquisition in different modes and modalities, and language in different contexts.

The BA Programme in Bimodal Bilingual Studies combines both spoken language linguistics and sign language linguistics in the design of the curriculum, emphasising the ground-breaking awareness that the visual modality is another medium for natural languages in human communication.

The Double Major Programme jointly offered with the Department of Psychology provides an interdisciplinary framework for students to study human language in all modalities, spoken, written and sign, from a variety of perspectives, ranging from structural to social, cognitive and educational concerns. It also allows students to examine language from a psychological perspective, through the study of memory, cognition, human intelligence, and their neural underpinnings.

The Double Major Programme combines theoretical linguistic training with intense skilled training in the use of Chinese and English. The Linguistics Programme provides training in contemporary theories of language, while the Translation courses cover the technical aspects of translation across genres and professions.

The programme provides training in the study of music both as a humanistic discipline and as a profession. Our well-balanced curriculum places equal emphasis on music making and academic studies, with courses that explore Western, Chinese and world musical traditions.

The programme aims to give students a strong liberal arts education, prepare them for advanced work in philosophy, and train them in critical thinking and communication skills applicable to a wide variety of professions.

The undergraduate programme equips students with the broad skills and perspectives essential for competent and reliable translators/interpreters. The curriculum covers a wide range of study areas, including literary translation, legal translation, business translation, subtitling, interpreting, translation studies and computer-aided translation.

The Double Major Programme combines two qualifications – a full grasp of the quintessence of Chinese and the skills of translation – into one programme. Upon completion of the programme, students will play a crucial role in the acceleration of globalization and the growing economy of China.

The Double Major Programme combines theoretical linguistic training with intense skilled training in the use of Chinese and English, equipping students with excellent bilingual ability as well as analytical and critical thinking skills which will enable them to function effectively in the workplace here or abroad.

Taught in English, this undergraduate programme focuses on immersing students in a holistic approach to studying China to acquire a range of knowledge for a future career dealing with China.

BA Programme in Cultural Management emphasises cross-disciplinary studies, aiming to educate and shape students with visions, expertise and ethics to serve as cultural intermediaries. It builds competency in interpreting, defending and managing cultures, proactively facilitating the development of cultural and creative industries.

Introduces anthropological perspectives, theories, methods and practices, and provides students with intellectual tools and marketable skills to engage with our increasingly multicultural and globalising world.

Teaches students the fundamental theories and methods of anthropology, and provides students with the anthropological training and guidance to carry out their own extended ethnographic research projects from the proposal stage to fieldwork and thesis writing.

Teaches the latest theories and methods of anthropology, guides students to carry out their own extended ethnographic research projects, and trains students to produce a publishable thesis that makes an original contribution and meets international professional standards of research and analysis.

The part-time MA programme aims to facilitate students’ personal professional development in Chinese language and literature, nurturing their research ability in various academic fields in Chinese as well as proficiency in the language.

The MPhil programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, offers professional academic courses and cultivates students’ independent research ability. This programme is suitable for students interested in academic research.

The PhD programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, offers professional academic courses and cultivates students’ independent research ability. This programme is suitable for students interested in academic research.

The programme prepares students to meet the challenges of ever-changing cultural industries. A core value of the programme is the act of cultural mediation, which touches on professional ethics, cultural rights, cultural identity, and the social dynamics within cultural representation.

The programme emphasises ‘inter-’ as a way of thinking critically about the relationships among socio-political processes, disciplinary knowledge, geopolitical conditions and cultural representations. We examine film and digital media, gender and queer politics, racial and class identity, urbanism and technoscience, and ecological and animal rights.

The programme aims to provide systematic and comprehensive training on Buddhist Studies and engage students in the historical study of tradition and discussion of contemporary social issues in a multi-disciplinary approach. It also promotes studies on Humanistic Buddhism and nurtures Buddhist talents.

The programme aims to cultivate students to understand religious culture from different traditions and disciplinary knowledge. It provides a broad and critical study in relating religious wisdom to human life and society.

The programme enables degree holders in any discipline to embark on a possibly lifelong journey in the academic study of the Christian traditions and their interaction with historical and contemporary contexts.

The programme offers post-graduate training to ministers, educators and church leaders; helping them achieve holistic development from a spiritual, intellectual and social aspect, so that they are equipped with a solid foundation for further studies.

MPhil-PhD in Cultural Studies aims to extend the frontiers of research in global, regional and local culture. We encourage research into issues of culture pertinent to the local context, with an emphasis on critical theory and methodology in the field.

MPhil-PhD in Religious Studies provides different areas of research, including Buddhist Studies, Taoist Studies, Studies of Chinese Popular Religions, Christian Studies and Islamic Studies, with particular emphases on comparative and dialogical research methods as well as inquiries concerning the relationship between religion and culture or society.

The MA in English (AEL) is an intensive one-year (FT) or two-year (PT) taught postgraduate programme, offering courses including digital literacies and second language acquisition. Students use their knowledge of linguistics to engage real-world problems and develop high English proficiency.

This is a one-year (FT) and two-year (PT) programme aimed at students who have previous exposure to the study of English-language literature and who seek to develop deeper understanding of the language, intellectual and artistic traditions of English-speaking cultures.

The programme provides advanced study and applied research in an area of specialisation covered by department staff. Students are expected to contribute to current research and relate applied linguistics to problems of English as an international language in Chinese or Asian contexts.

The programme aims at goals appropriate to literary studies in English as well as Comparative Literature programmes internationally: to encourage critical and systematic studies of English and other literatures in the fullness of their mutual relationships.

The programme provides advanced study and applied research in an area of specialisation covered by department staff. Students are expected to contribute to current research and relate applied linguistics to problems of English as an international language in Chinese or Asian contexts.

The programme encourages an understanding of advanced literary studies in English as well as a critical understanding of resemblances and differences in literatures with diverse cultural and philosophical backgrounds.

The programme provides advanced training for students to develop a career in studio art through studio and art theory courses. Fields of specialisation include painting, sculpture, mixed media, Chinese painting, calligraphy and seal carving.

The programme provides academic training for students to conduct advanced research on history, theory and studio practice of Chinese art. It adopts an all-inclusive approach to Chinese art──traditional, modern, international and contemporary. It consists of two streams – Art History and Art Practice.

The programme provides a platform for the development of individual art practices. It will help students define or reconfigure their art projects and equip them with the critical tools and practical skills necessary for an advanced professional practice.

The programme emphasises a global perspective on studying history by comparative and cross-cultural methods. It strengthens the capability of our alumni to pursue a wide range of career paths.

The MPhil Programme in History, by providing rigorous and thorough training in historical studies, facilitates students to work towards higher research degrees or to apply their diverse skills to research activities in any particular workplace.

This highly selective programme trains students to become professional scholars and high-calibre teachers. Students will engage in specific fields of research, develop their own expertise, and complete dissertations that meet internationally recognised standards.

The programme promotes the integration of teaching and research in Japanese Studies at an advanced level. It develops students as independent researchers in Japanese Studies from multi-disciplinary and methodological approaches.

The MA Programme in Japanese Studies offers dynamic training in the study of Japan from a global perspective. The programme covers topics on Japanese society, culture, history and language using a multi-disciplinary approach.

The MPhil-PhD articulated Programme in Linguistics emphasises foundational training in the core areas of linguistic theory, and original research that sheds light on the properties of language and mind. We encourage research on language phenomena pertinent to the Asia-Pacific region.

The MA Programme in Chinese Linguistics and Language Acquisition provides intensive training in contemporary analysis of Chinese language structure, the acquisition of Chinese as a first or second language, and the application of linguistic theory to the teaching of the Chinese language.

The programme features an interdisciplinary approach to language study. It is designed to introduce students to current theories in linguistics and their various applications to language typology, language acquisition, language and modality, neuroscience, language teaching as well as culture and society.

This is a doctoral degree programme in composition. There are no course requirements for the DMus and the study scheme focuses on the creation of a portfolio of music compositions.

This is a master's degree programme in composition. Students are required to take courses and produce a portfolio of music compositions.

The MPhil programme provides research-oriented academic training in three different specialisations, namely Ethnomusicology, Historical Musicology and Theory. Students are required to produce an original thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.

The PhD programme provides research-oriented academic training in three different specialisations, namely Ethnomusicology, Historical Musicology and Theory. Students are required to produce an original thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.

This is a taught master programme that provides advanced academic and practical instructions on music and its broader cultural contexts to equip students with the critical skills and acumen they need for their future endeavours.

The programme provides solid academic training to students in philosophy, especially in the following specialised areas: Chinese/Eastern philosophy, Anglo-American philosophy, Continental-European philosophy and comparative philosophy.

The programme provides solid academic training to students in philosophy, especially in the following specialised areas: Chinese/Eastern philosophy, Anglo-American philosophy, Continental-European philosophy and comparative philosophy.

Through courses on a wide range of topics and subfields in both Eastern and the Western traditions and in applied philosophy, the programme provides vigorous training in reflective thinking on those aspects from a philosophical point of view.

The PhD programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, is research-oriented. Students are assigned a thesis supervisor according to their research interest. This programme is suitable for students who are interested in academic research.

The programme aims to enhance students’ language and translation skills to meet the needs of the community, as well as increase their understanding of translation theories and cultural issues relating to translation studies.

The MPhil programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, offers professional academic courses and nurtures students’ independent research ability. This programme is suitable for students who are interested in academic pursuits.

A two-year advanced research training programme in the interdisciplinary study of China, taught and examined in English and pursued in a multilingual Chinese community, dedicated to studying Chinese culture and society in an environment of academic freedom.

An intensive research training programme taught in English, supported by one of the largest and most diverse collection of China scholars worldwide, trains future teachers and China scholars using an interdisciplinary approach.

A one-year programme taught in English that provides students with a wide array of study topics to develop their interests and further their career prospects related to China.