Skip to main content

公告

Please note that Online Admission System & Online Application System for Testimonial / Transcript of Academic Record would be suspended on 17 December 2023 (1:30 am – 4:30 am).  Click here for details.
Close
Start main content
Programmes

课程

Master of Arts (MA) in Global Society

社会科学院

Study Mode Full-time: 1 year

Tuition Fee HK$174,400/programme

Cut Off Date 24 Jul 2024

Year of Entry 2024 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date9 Oct 2023

Application Deadline5 Jun 2024 (non-local)
24 Jul 2024 (local)

Programme DirectorDr Krzysztof SLIWINSKI

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

Selection Process
  1. Qualified applicants may be invited to interview to assess their motivation and suitability for the programme.
  2. The failure to provide adequate information in the application will result in a delay in the processing of your application.
  3. Interviews will be conducted by Skype/QQ/WeChat every two weeks.
  4. The interview will last for 10 minutes. Candidates may visit the programme website for more information and send e-mail for further enquiries.
  5. 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 Requirement 27 units
Programme Required Courses 12 units
 Concentration Required Courses 9 units
Elective Courses 6 units
Concentrations

The programme has three concentrations as follows:

  1. Global Cultures
  2. Global Political Economy
  3. Global Social Development
Study Curriculum The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook 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. 以上资料仅供参考,如有更改,恕不另行通知。如有任何争议,香港浸会大学保留最终决定权和解释权。
     
  2. 获取录人士必须支付一笔不可退还的入学确认费,以确认接受香港浸会大学之取录。入学确认费当中包括第一学期之学费及其他行政费用。