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Structure of the Programme
MALCS is a taught degree programme available in full-time (1-year) and part-time (2-year) modes. It is designed for students interested in professions requiring a broad-based knowledge of literary and comparative studies in both local and global contexts. The MALCS will be foundational for students intending to pursue PhD studies in literary and comparative studies. As a terminal degree, it will also greatly assist secondary and other school teachers in preparation for teaching the Use of English and/or Liberal Studies curricula—including globalization modules—conducted in the English medium and for teaching literary texts written in English.
In order to complete the degree, students are required to take 5 core courses in addition to (1) any 4 electives; or (2) any 3 electives and, upon successful application to the Programme Management Committee, a three-unit Master’s Project equivalent to a publishable, refereed journal article.
Students who have satisfactorily completed a total of 27 units and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above will be awarded a Master of Arts degree in Literary and Comparative Studies. An exit award (the Postgraduate Diploma in Literary and Comparative Studies) may be awarded to those who have completed at least 18 units and attained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
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Required Courses |
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15 units |
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ENG 7310 |
Literary Theory |
3 units |
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ENG 7320 |
Global Modernisms |
3 units |
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ENG 7330 |
Graduate Research Seminar |
3 units |
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ENG 7340 |
World Literatures in Modern Times |
3 units |
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ENG 7350 |
Comparative Literature and Arts |
3 units |
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Elective Courses |
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9 – 12 units |
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The Programme offers students an interesting array of elective courses suiting different research foci and interests. |
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Capstone Project |
3 units |
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MA Thesis (optional) |
3 units |
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Students wishing to enroll in the MA Thesis must obtain satisfactory grades in the Graduate Research Seminar and submit a detailed research prospectus for the proposed project to the MALCS PMC. The MA Thesis is an independent study, equivalent to an elective course taken during the second semester for full-time students and during the fourth semester for part-time students. Successful completion of the MA Thesis will result in a publishable, extended research essay. |
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The study curriculum may change from time to time. Please refer to the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.
Tuition Fees
HKD135,000 in two instalments for full-time local students and four instalments for part-time local students.
HKD151,200 in two instalments for full-time non-local students.
Application Start Date
10 Nov 2024
Application Deadline
4 June 2025 (non-local)
24 July 2025 (local)
How to Apply