Overview

Key Features

The research-enriched curriculum is designed to strike a good balance between global and local literary studies. Students take methodology-based core courses that examine classic and contemporary critical theories and literary texts in relation to ideas in larger contexts, such as world literatures, global modernisms, comparative literature and the arts.

They are also required to take research-driven elective courses that highlight current major themes that affect the global and local communities, and how these themes are mediated in literary texts. Students can also take part in the workshops, seminars and postgraduate conference organized by the department. They are also given the opportunity to do a Master’s thesis as the culmination of work for the MA.

The Literary and Comparative Studies program from Hong Kong Baptist University strives to deliver the best student experience by emphasizing experiential and multimodal learning. Students will complete media-enriched projects, take part in outdoor activities and study tours, with a view to enhancing their abilities to think out of the box, develop cross-cultural understanding, engage with different peoples and communities, and apply their knowledge to real-world issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Theory

Global Modernisms

Graduate Research Seminar

World Literatures in Modern Times

Comparative Literature and Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 17 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

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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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants applying to the MALCS Programme:

should hold a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a recognized university or higher education institution; or a qualification deemed to be equivalent;

may be interviewed in order to elicit further information such as eligibility, interest, motivation, communication skills, language proficiency, and maturity.

Tuition Fee

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International

126950 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 126950 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

115000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 115000 HKD per year during 12 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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