Overview

The International Affairs programme from Lingnan University is not just concerned with basic knowledge about political systems or public services. It gives students a deeper understanding of what causes policy change and its implications for trade, investment, education, and social organisations.

The MAIA programme aims to:

design around a series of courses that cover both fundamental theoretical underpinnings as well as detailed analysis of important international and Asia Pacific issues;
provide students with a deeper understanding of international and regional affairs, helping students in upgrading their professional abilities and equipping necessary conceptual tools to comprehend the rapidly-changing global and regional forces that shape our world;
provide advance training for students to strengthen their analytical abilities, help them develop the capacity to conduct original research, and bolster their presentation, debating and writing skills;
broaden students’ horizons and enhance their learning experiences from the programme;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Approaches of International Relations

Theories and Approaches of Comparative Politics

International Security

Politics of Global Economic Interdependence

Politics of Development in Asia Pacific

Greater China: Identity, Interaction, Integration and Diversity

International Organizations and Global Governance

International Politics of the Asia-Pacific

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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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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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for entry into this programme, candidates should:

hold a relevant bachelor’s degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognized for this purpose by the University; or
have obtained an equivalent qualification; or
have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

130000 HKD / year

≈ 130000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

130000 HKD / year

≈ 130000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Funding

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Overview

The MAIA programme aims to:

Programme Structure

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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