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    MA in Chinese and History

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    Hong Kong, HKMAHybrid1 yearChinese
    HK$213,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    260
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    HK$600.00
    App fee

    MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong is a 30-credit, 1-year, hybrid MA program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$213,000.

    About the program

    Offers three streams: Chinese Language and Literature covering classical and modern literature, literary criticism, and related topics; Chinese History covering historiography, cultural heritage, and related areas; Chinese History and Cultural Heritage including first-year courses at CityU and second-year courses at Peking University with site visits.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings: 63
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    IANG (up to 24 months for recent graduates) (Hong Kong)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong is HK$213,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong is offered hybrid.
    How long does MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How large is the MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong cohort?
    MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong typically enrolls around 260 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong: IANG (up to 24 months for recent graduates) (Hong Kong)