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57 Master's degrees in Humanities in Hong Kong (SAR)
Social Sciences - Behavioral Health
The aim of the Social Sciences - Behavioral Health programme at The University of Hong Kong is to provide a systematic and comprehensive training in behavioral health with a solid, culturally relevant and holistic orientation.
Comparative and Public History
The M.A. Comparative and Public History program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong stresses the importance of a global perspective in the study of history, achieved through comparative and cross-cultural research methods.
English (Applied English Linguistics)
The M.Phil. in English (Applied English Linguistics) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers training in applied linguistics research. The required course in theoretical linguistics includes a survey of phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic analyses, as well as historical linguistics with specific reference to English.
Language Studies
The Language Studies programme at City University of Hong Kong aims provide students with an understanding of the nature of language with which to explore the various ways it impacts on society and culture in the context of Hong Kong.
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University helps students to acquire knowledge of Chinese language, literature and culture, the skills necessary for teaching Chinese and the ability to apply what they have learned to their work.
Philosophy
Philosophy course offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has to do with reflective thinking on fundamental aspects of human existence.
Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area)
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed for students who have well-articulated research goals which cannot be reached through established research postgraduate programmes.
English (Literary Studies)
The MA in English (Literary Studies) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is an intensive taught programme, one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.
Applied English Linguistics
The Applied English Linguistics programme of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University is designed to meet the growing demand from professionals and individuals who are concerned with the use of language in a wide range of situations.
Translating and Interpreting
There is a great need in Hong Kong and elsewhere in the world for professionally trained translators and interpreters who can work at a high level of competence in either Chinese or English. Translating and Interpreting programme is offered at at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Chinese Language and Literature
Our students are expected to develop a strong foundational understanding of the field in general while specialising in their own areas of interest, providing a broad perspective, and they are free to choose and study topics of interest in various areas in Chinese Language and Literature from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Linguistics and Translation
Linguistics and Translation from City University of Hong Kong consist of coursework and research studies leading to the submission of a thesis. Both degrees are offered in full-time and part-time modes.
Buddhist Studies
The Buddhist Studies course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong aims at providing students a systematic and comprehensive training on Buddhist Studies at postgraduate level. In addition to a historical study of the tradition, the programme will also engage students in a discussion of contemporary social issues.
Bilingual Corporate Communication
MA in Bilingual Corporate Communication (MABCC) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University aims to draw upon the strengths of CBS in language-mediated communication (LMC), sign-mediated communication (SMC), bilingual & cross-cultural communication as well as China studies to cultivate and equip students with attributes that are essential for a successful career in corporate communication.
Applied Linguistics
The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics at The University of Hong Kong is designed for people who are currently teaching, or who want to teach, English at tertiary level.
Creative Writing in English
The MFA at The University of Hong Kong is the first MFA programme in Creative Writing in English in Hong Kong and Asia. It is vibrantly located in the HKU Black Box at a top 25 Ranked University in the World Overall (2019 QS World University Rankings) and 1st Globally for Most International University (Times Higher Education Rankings 2019).
Chinese Culture
The MA in Chinese Culture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 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 maximize the benefits of their learning.
Chinese Studies
Our English-taught MA in Chinese Studies programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong provides a platform for the study of Chinese art, history, politics, film, society, international relations, literature, and more.
Humanities
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Humanities from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides training for students who intend to pursue careers in teaching and research. It can be an end in itself or serve as preparation for a PhD degree.
Japanese Studies
The Japanese Studies programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong promotes the integration of teaching and research in Japanese studies at an advanced level. It aims to introduce students to integrate different disciplinary and methodological approaches, allowing them to develop as capable and independent researchers in Japanese studies.