Programmes
The BA (Hons) in Art and Design Programme (BA-AD) is a pioneering attempt to develop a studio-based, multidisciplinary and cross-faculty programme, which is aligned with the university’s vision to nurture innovative and enterprising leaders for a knowledge-based economy. The BA-AD Programme provides not only training in the basics of art and design, but also relevant transferable knowledge and skills in the integration of art and design with other disciplines such as business, management, communication, social science and humanities.
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The BA (Hons) in Chinese Programme aims to provide academic and practical professional training for students to master various areas of Chinese Knowledge, including but not limited to literature, cultural knowledge and theories, as well as the use of the Chinese language. Students are expected to apply such knowledge to workplace and academic research. The Programme attaches great importance to moral education and independent thinking. Its design holds fast to the principle of promoting moral cultivation and lifelong learning, nurturing students to become responsible citizens who contribute to society.
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The BA (Hons) in Cultural and Creative Industries Programme adopts a diverse range of approaches towards understanding and analyzing the industries with local, Greater China and global perspectives. The Programme encourages students to explore the meaning of culture and creativity in the ever-changing business and management contexts of the industries. It equips students with the business skills and management expertise required of business leaders and entrepreneurs in the era of the creative and knowledge-based economy.
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The BA-ENG Programme is designed to help students build a sound knowledge base in English literature and linguistics as well as develop strong language and cultural awareness essential for an increasingly globalised world and economy. The Programme covers a rich and diverse range of topics aiming to broaden students’ horizons intellectually and personally. The integration of Business Studies and General Education modules in the curriculum also makes it unique with both academic and practical relevance.
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The BA (Hons) in Psychology Programme adopts the unique ‘Liberal + Professional’ education model to equip students with comprehensive foundational knowledge and skills in psychology. ‘Liberal’ means that the Programme adopts a broad-based and cross-disciplinary approach to connect knowledge domains, facilitate thinking, and solve problems. ‘Professional’ means that while the Programme is broad-based and cross-disciplinary, it also has professional orientation elements which aim at equipping students with the competencies to enter into relevant professions in the future.
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The BSocSc (Hons) in Asian Studies Programme is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the transformation of Asia and the associated complexities through a multi-disciplinary approach. It seeks to develop students’ critical thinking and communication skills, broaden their international perspectives, and foster their appreciation of and respect for cultural diversity. Students learn to explore and examine Asia’s transformation from social, political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. Topics include International Relations, Governance in Asia, Regional Economy Integration, and Transformation of Asian Societies and Cultures.
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The BSocSc (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics Programme adopts a Bridge Model that emphasises the interconnection among philosophy, politics and economics. While training in philosophy nurtures students with critical and analytical reasoning and a humanistic concern about social and economic problems, training in politics and economics provides them with an important conceptual and up-to-date awareness that helps them understand and evaluate what happens around the world, and learn to formulate social policies. Based on these foundational concepts and knowledge, students will acquire comprehensive and flexible visions by taking a number of interdisciplinary modules that address how a public issue can be understood, analysed and resolved from these three perspectives. We believe that the Bridge Model can foster open-mindedness among students and provide them with a broad vision to cope with the ever-changing 21st century.
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As what the Chinese idioms say, “fresh water from the source” and “refresh yourself daily”, to strive for the best is the way to cultivate yourself and move forward — the metaphor that “running water does not rot” says it well. The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong emphasizes liberal and professional education. The Department of Chinese thus offers the Master of Arts in Chinese programme on top of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese programme. It holds fast to the tradition of Chinese culture and the university motto of education, with the aim to help students cultivate themselves and advance their study, so that they can get prepared for the future better. The MA-CHI programme is featured by its coverage of the frontiers of knowledge, including Sinology, excavated texts, and Chinese and Western literary theories, and by its emphasis on the transmission and application of traditional knowledge in the modern world.
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The Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management (MA-CHM) Programme is designed for the effective management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, conservation and value creation, operation, and public education of heritage projects. The curriculum incorporates the UNESCO Competence Framework for Cultural Heritage Management adopted since 2018. It is specially tailored for professionals in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) who intend to engage in related industries to enhance their knowledge on the management of cultural relics, historic sites, and heritage conservation, providing a learning path for relevant management and applied knowledge.
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The Master of Arts in English Language Teaching and Assessment is the only MA programme in Hong Kong that systematically focuses on English language testing and assessment and strategically combines with English teaching. English as a global language is crucial to various aspects of life, especially to those who plan to study, work, or immigrate overseas. Catering to the urgent needs of English language professionals and language testing experts in Hong Kong, MA-ELTA is a research-informed taught programme that provides professional training on test design, implementation and development. It also equips students with English language teaching skills in a digitised and globalised era.
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The MA in Global English Literary and Cultural Studies (GELCS) is an English degree that breaks free from the constraints of period and geography, studying English in a global context as a global language. It helps students to read across cultures so they can speak to the world. The programme offers a grounding in World Literature, World Englishes, advanced literary and cultural theories, and research methods. It also offers unique elective modules that address the great issues of our age, including digitization, global warming, and the impact of economics on our lives and cultures. Students will improve their knowledge of English language and culture in all its diversity.
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The Master of Arts in Theatre Studies (MA-TS) aims at preparing students to become drama critics, scholars and theatre practitioners, who are well trained in cultural criticism. It introduces students to the latest developments in performance studies and equips them with theoretical frameworks and skills to study and critique the dynamic interplay between theory, drama, theatre and performance. MA-TS also aims to enhance students’ ability in assessing, reviewing and comparing Chinese and Western theories of drama and performance.
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The Master of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Risk Governance Programme is Hong Kong’s first public policy master’s programme focuses on risk research. It aims to cultivate students who are interested in public administration, risk governance and policy research-related work development. Analysis, assessment, and management of risks have become an indispensable part in public policy formulation in the ever-changing society. The government and the public sector need to be more forward-looking and take appropriate risk analysis in the decision-making process, and at the same time to actively involve the private sector and the larger public so as to create the room for policy changes. Graduates will be equipped with the ability to grasp the importance of risk factors in the public policy making process to propose innovative solutions.
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