MAHKCS Programme

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete 60 credit units and pass all courses. These 60 units include:

• 8 courses (each worth 6 credits):
• 2 core courses
• 6 elective courses
• 1 capstone project (worth 12 credits)

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Programme Structure

The MA in the field of Hong Kong Cultural Studies consists of the following categories of courses:

• 11 lecture courses (1 core + 10 electives)
• 1 seminar course (1 core)
• Capstone project

Learning Hours:

• Each 6-credit course requires the students to have 120–180 hours of learning activities inclusive of 24 contact hours.
• The 12-credit capstone project requires 240–360 hours, including research, consultations, and writing.

Contact Hours:

• Lecture and seminar courses: 24 hours (2 hours/week for 12 weeks)
• Capstone project: 11– 16 hours of individual supervision plus research training sessions

Overall, the curriculum involves a minimum of 1,200 study hours, with 203–208 contact hours.

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1. Lecture Courses (6 credits per course)

• All courses except HKGS7001 and the capstone are lecture-based.
• Format: 2-hour weekly lectures for 12 weeks (24 contact hours)
• Learning hours: 120–180
• Assessment: 100% coursework; individual paper (≥4,000 words in English)
• Focus on the latest trends, up-to-date knowledge, and the theoretical discussions on Hong Kong Cultural Studies

2. Seminar Course (6 credits)

• Course: HKGS7001 Hong Kong Cultural Studies: Theories and Research Methods
• Combines lectures and interactive presentations to develop research skills and apply critical theories
• Format: 24 contact hours (2 hours/week for 12 weeks)
• Assessment: 100% coursework; includes an individual oral presentation, a reflective report (1,000 words in English), and a research paper (4,000 words in English)
• Emphasis on methodology, theory, and independent research skills

3. Capstone Experience (12 credits)

• Students produce either:
• Academic paper (7,000 words in English), or
• Media project (8–10 min video + 5,000-word analysis in English)
• Format: 11–16 contact hours (lectures + consultations)
• Learning hours: 240–360
• Assessment: 100% coursework
• Goal: Develop independent research ability and apply knowledge creatively