Overview

Art History provides advanced training in research and writing for students and specialists pursuing further academic study in art history or professional careers in museums and other art-related fields. It is important to understand that The University of Hong Kong's programme is not primarily a curatorial studies programme, nor does it focus on navigating the art market.

We do include training in a number of curatorial skills that are essential for work in museums and galleries, but these are just part of the larger academic curriculum, which emphasizes art historical research, theory, and writing.

Programme goal

Students enroll and participate in six courses, three per semester, and explore various themes, time periods and subjects in art history.
By the end of the programme they focus on a specific research topic and write an MA dissertation of 10,000 words, under the supervision of a recognized authority in the chosen field of inquiry.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Art History: goals, methods, and writing
Art history: materials, techniques, and collections
Dissertation writing workshop
Seminar in Chinese art
Seminar in contemporary art
Seminar in Art History research and writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Art History View 4 other Masters in Art History in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application form (through the online portal)
A statement of purpose (no more than 1,000 words)
C.V. or resumé
A copy of their university transcript(s)
A copy of their university certificate(s) (if applicable)
An academic or professional writing sample in English (no more than 5,000 words, including footnotes and bibliography)
Two reference reports (by email)
Original paper transcript(s) (if required, by mail)
Original TOEFL or IELTS reports (if required, by mail)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

270000 HKD / year

≈ 270000 HKD / year
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Citizens or residents

270000 HKD / year

≈ 270000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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