Why Study with us

The MA in English (Literary Studies) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong distinguishes itself from other programmes in the field with the following distinctive features:

  • The only local MA programme focused entirely on English literary studies
  • Renowned international teaching staff with local expertise
  • Offering foundation courses on history of Western literature and critical approaches
  • Offering a variety of elective courses studying various genres (fiction, poetry, and drama), eras (Shakespeare, Romantic, modernist, and contemporary), and themes (life writing, distant readings, utopia, gothic, etc.)
  • Convenient schedule with classes in the evenings
  • Excellent libraries resources
  • A green and spacious campus
  • Scholarship for eligible local students and award for all outstanding students
  • Graduates eligible for the Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers by SCOLAR and for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (English Language) by the Education Bureau