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Master of Arts (MA) in Global Society

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year

Tuition Fee HK$217,000/programme

Cut Off Date 23 Jul 2027

Year of Entry 2027 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Medium of InstructionEnglish

Application Start Date1 Sep 2026

Application Deadline7 Jun 2027 (non-local)
23 Jul 2027 (local)

Programme DirectorProf SIU Kaxton Y

Programme Office(852) 3411 6475magsoc@hkbu.edu.hkhttps://hkbulewi.wixsite.com/mags  

Selection Process
  1. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.

The programme adopts a rolling admission policy. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible, as applications may close earlier than the posted deadlines if all spots are filled.

Aims

The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives:

  1. To introduce students to key concepts, debates, and perspectives on global studies and global society, with critical and reflective appraisal of those from different canons and western and non-western perspectives;
  2. To equip students with a broad range of research methods including quantitative, qualitative, ethnographic, and interpretive, and the ability to discern between these methods;
  3. To empower students with the competencies for appreciating the ethical and value issues associated with global society, and for translating their own perspectives into professional practice.

Programme Structure

Units Requirement27 units
Programme Required Courses12 units
 Concentration Required Courses9 units
Elective Courses6 units
Concentrations

The programme has three concentrations as follows:

  1. Global Cultures
  2. Global Political Economy
  3. Global Social Development
Study CurriculumThe study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook (*If you are unable to access the link, please try using a different web browser or opening the link in an incognito/private browsing window.) for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

 

Applicants should possess:

 

  1. a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) from a recognised university or comparable institution; or
  2. a qualification deemed to be equivalent.

 


Language Proficiency Requirement

 

Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first degree is obtained from non-English medium institutions. These applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for English proficiency:

 

  1. an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; or
  2. a TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based test)*; or
  3. a score of 480 in College English Test band 6 (CET-6)*.

 *Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.

  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.

 

 

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