Applicants must fulfill the entry requirement of Master’s programme stated on the Graduate School website at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/entry.html:

• Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
• Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
• Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

• Applicants must submit the original score report of one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL (not lower than 550 paper based, 213 computer based, and 79 internet based);
  • IELTS (Academic) (overall band score of not lower than 6.5);
  • GMAT (Verbal not lower than 21);
• Or possess a pass grade in English in one of the following examinations:
  • Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level);
  • Hong Kong Higher Level Examination;
  • CUHK Matriculation Examination;
• Or achieve Level 4 or above in the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination;
• Or have a degree from a university in Hong Kong or an English speaking country,
• Or have obtained a recognized professional qualification awarded in Hong Kong or an English speaking country.

The referee can be a teacher, professor or academic advisor who is well acquainted with your current academic performance. Or someone who knows you well, such as a job supervisor, volunteer advisor, etc.

There is no actual word limit, around one to two pages of A4 paper, written in English.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview or written test as part of the admission process.

The application is open from November to February every year. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. For the exact date, please refer to the Graduate School website at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/appdead.html.

Application results will be posted on the Graduate School website (taught programmes) from February to June every year. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they do not hear from us thereafter.

If you are admitted to our programme, we will assist you to apply for entry permit from the Hong Kong Immigration Department and send the permit to you by courier. You are also required to apply for a valid exit permit from your country. For details, please refer to the Graduate School website at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/Visa_NL_students_1.html.

The University does not provide accommodation for postgraduate students of self-financed taught programmes. Students are responsible for their own accommodation.

The Programme offers CULS5322 Practicums every year. It provides opportunities of practical work at local and overseas cultural institutions for four to six weeks. Students could take it as a special elective course. But a selection process is required as the opportunities are limited. For details, please refer to Practicums.