The MAES programme offers an innovative, cross-cultural learning experience taught by leading international faculty members. Ranked 1st in Asia for Arts and Humanities by US News and World Report (2022), HKU provides a world-class environment for academic and personal growth. Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, engaging extra-curricular activities, and a vibrant student community that fosters both intellectual and cultural exchange.
Designed For
Recent graduates interested in strengthening their academic foundation and pursuing further study, education professionals, and those seeking a change of careers or intellectual challenge.
To be eligible for admission to the programme, a candidate shall satisfy both the University Admission Requirements and the Programme Specific Requirements as listed below:
(a) Shall comply with the General Regulations;
(b) Shall hold
(c) For a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).
The programme has its specific requirements with regard to TOEFL and IELTS:
| Test | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| TOEFL: Paper-based test (PBT) | Overall score of 550 with 4 in Test of Written English (TWE); or |
| TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) | Overall score of 80 with 25 in Writing; or |
| IELTS | Band 7 with no subtest lower than 5.5 |
Notes:
Only TOEFL/IELTS scores recorded in the two years before the date of application are considered. IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Special Home Edition are not accepted.
(d) shall satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
In addition, a personal statement, an academic writing sample and two references will be required for your application. More details on supplementary documents will be made available on the online application form. Please note that if you are applying for a scholarship, an additional essay is required on the separate application form.
For the online reference, each applicant should provide contact information of 2 referees. Referee accounts will be created and referee invitation emails will be sent out to the referee the day after the applicant submits the application.
Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates might be asked to attend an interview.
Candidates who have accepted a conditional offer will be asked to pay the 1st instalment of tuition fees.
*Once you have paid the initial deposit to secure your place on the programme, please note that it is NOT transferable to other MA Programmes at HKU or refundable in any way.
Closed.
Overseas students would be able to apply for a student visa through the university upon acceptance to the programme.
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 6, 2024
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 28, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Ho (Literature) & Dr. Agnes Kang (Linguistics)
School of English
The University of Hong Kong
(852) 3917-7283
MAES Office
Room 7.38, 7/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
During teaching periods:
Mondays 09:00 – 18:30
Tuesdays 09:00 – 17:45
Wednesdays 09:00 – 18:30
Thursdays 09:00 – 17:45
Fridays 09:00 – 17:45
Lunch hours 12:45 – 14:00
During reading weeks, class suspension periods, revision periods, assessment periods, semester breaks and summer semesters:
Mondays – Fridays 09:00 – 17:45
Lunch hours 12:45 – 14:00
