Overview

At Anthropology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong students spend the first year taking courses in preparation for their fieldwork. Students conduct fieldwork in the summer after their first year, and spend the second year writing the thesis.

Students at Anthropology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

learn about fundamental theories and methods of anthropology, covering the full range of areas addressed by social and cultural anthropology in the past and at present, and

get anthropological training and guidance to carry out their own extended ethnographic research projects from start (proposal), to fieldwork and write-up, to finish (publication).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminars in Hong Kong Studies

Seminars in the Anthropology of China

Seminars in Anthropological Theory

Seminars in Research Methods

Directed Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

22 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are eligible for admission into the M.Phil. programme if they have (1) a B.A. in anthropology and a solid academic record, or (2) a B.A. or M.A. in other subjects with a solid academic record, and practical background in anthropology, such as extensive work experience in other cultures.

Complete undergraduate or postgraduate transcripts with official signature/stamp chop and sealed with official envelope

Two letters of recommendation

Proof of proficiency in English

Receipt of application fee

Copies of certificates and a copy of applicant’s HKID card or other identity document

A two-to-three page statement of purpose, describing why the applicant wants to study anthropology at CUHK and what research project the applicant proposes to carry out

A copy of sample of the applicant’s writing, preferably a research paper

A completed application form under web of Graduate School

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 24 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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