Scholarship Opportunities
The School of English is pleased to let you know that a new scholarship called the “Faculty of Arts Scholarship for Local Students” has been established in 2024 to recognise the outstanding achievements of local students and encourage them to pursue further studies, applicable to eligible TPg students admitted for 2025-26. The award amount is up to 20% of the total tuition fee. Applicants are not required to submit a separate application form for this Scholarship, as all eligible local applicants are automatically considered upon their submission of their admission application. The total number of award places is decided by the School of English on a case-by-case basis.
Update: November 15, 2024
The MAES programme is pleased to offer various scholarship opportunities to our new students for 2025-26:
| Name | Eligibility | Places | Award Amount | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAES Entrance Scholarship | Full-time and part-time local and non-local students | Decided by the MAES Committee each year on a case-by-case basis | The exact award number and values of awards shall be determined by the Selection Committee, based on funding |
Please submit a separate application form by 12:00 noon (GMT +8) March 28, 2025: |
| Faculty of Arts Scholarship for Local Students (New) | Full-time and part-time local students | Decided by the MAES Committee each year on a case-by-case basis | Up to 20% of the total tuition fee | No need to submit a separate application form for this Scholarship, as all eligible local applicants are automatically considered upon their submission of their admission application by 12:00 noon (GMT +8) March 28, 2025. |
| The Scholarship for Teachers | Full-time serving teachers in Hong Kong, who are permanent residents of Hong Kong | Decided by the Education Bureau each year | HK$80,000 | See https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/teacher/qualification-training-development/training/scholarship-for-teacher-master/index.html |
| Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers | Serving English Language teachers who joined the teaching profession before the 2004/05 school year to enhance their subject knowledge and pedagogy in the language they teach | Decided by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) | Each applicant may receive a subsidy of up to $84,000 upon successful completion of the relevant programme of study. | See https://scolarhk.edb.hkedcity.net/en/grant_scheme/grant-scheme-program.php?id=2 |
Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Arts in English Studies
In 2018, the School of English established an Entrance Scholarship for students of the Master of Arts in English Studies programme to recognise their outstanding achievement and financial need upon admission. The Scholarship shall be awarded to cohorts admitted from the academic year 2020-21 under the following revised regulations:
- The Scholarship shall be awarded annually to new full-time and part-time students of the Master of Arts in English Studies programme, on the basis of academic merit, upon admission. Preference shall be given to the students who are not holding any scholarships and students with financial need.
- The exact award number and values of awards shall be determined by the Selection Committee, based on funding availability.
- In the event of there being no suitable applicant in any year, no awards shall be made.
- MAES applicants who would like to apply for the Entrance Scholarship shall submit a separate application by completing the application form (see below) and send it back to the School Office (email: maespt@hku.hk) by March 28, 2025.
[Download the application form here: docx ] (Application deadline: 12:00 noon (GMT +8) March 28, 2025)
The part-time MAES programme is offered over the course of two years (i.e., four semesters, 12 weeks each).
Starting from 2022-2023, you will be offered a choice of electives (2 out of 4 possible courses) in Semester 2 of your studies, including two courses that will be taught online (Note: These courses are still to be confirmed). You will receive a form to let us know your preference for courses in Semester 2. While part-time students normally follow a fixed curriculum with half of their courses in Literature and half in Linguistics, they can apply for special approval to take seminar courses in either Linguistics or Literature stream. In order to allow more flexibility, part-time students may also apply for special approval and take electives offered during the day in either literature and linguistics in lieu of the course(s) offered in the evenings after they have taken the mandatory introductory classes in literature and linguistics.
Please note you will be in a combined class with full-time MAES students. The class size will range from 30 – 90 students depending on the course.
Please find the Regulations & Syllabuses 2024-25 for your reference.
The MA in English studies consists of three core courses (ENGL6073 & ENGL7101 is 9 credits each, ENGL7801 is 3 credits), four seminar courses (6 credits each), and a capstone experience (15 credits) in the form of a final research project and a conference paper to be presented at a conference on a Saturday in May. This conference will be open to the academic and wider community. The total graduation requirement is 60 credits.
| COURSE CODE | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL6073 | Introduction to Literature and Cross-Cultural Theory (Dr. Otto Heim) | |
| ENGL7101 | Introduction to Language and Communication (Dr. Agnes Kang) | |
| ENGL7801 | Academic Research Practices (Dr. Jennifer Gresham) | |
***Please note that not all seminar courses listed below will necessarily be offered every year.***
| COURSE CODE | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL7102 | Global Englishes (Dr. Daniel Weston) | |
| ENGL7105 | Intercultural Communication (Dr. Jacqueline Militello) | |
| COURSE CODE | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL6079 | World Modernisms (Dr. Jennifer Gresham) | |
| ENGL6080 | Travel Writing and Culture (Dr. Simon Ng) | |
| COURSE CODE | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL7994 |
Capstone Experience: Final Research Project (Group A: Literature, Group B: Linguistics) (Please click here for award-winning creative projects from previous years.) |
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The introductory core courses will be held in the evenings, Mondays and Wednesdays. Some elective courses will be offered in the evenings and others in the daytime and will run for 2-3 hours.
Each session may consist of a lecture, workshop, students' presentations or other form of in-class learning. Students' attendance and participation in all courses are required.
Recent graduates interested in strengthening their academic foundation and pursuing further study, education professionals, and those seeking a change of careers or intellectual challenge.
To be eligible for admission to the programme, a candidate shall satisfy both the University Admission Requirements and the Programme Specific Requirements as listed below:
(a) shall comply with the General Regulations;
(b) shall hold
- a good Bachelor’s degree of this University; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and
- a good Bachelor’s degree with a major in English or a closely related subject;
(b) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).
The programme has its specific requirements with regard to TOEFL and IELTS:
| Test | Minimum requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Paper-based test (PBT) | Overall score of 550 with 4 in Test of Written English (TWE); or | |
| TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) | Overall score of 80 with 25 in Writing; or | |
| IELTS | Band 7 with no subtest lower than 5.5 | |
Note: Only TOEFL/IELTS scores recorded in the two years before the date of application are considered. IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Special Home Edition are not accepted.
(d) shall satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
In addition, a personal statement, an academic writing sample and two references will be required for your application. More details on supplementary documents will be made available on the online application form. Please note that if you are applying for a scholarship, an additional essay is required on the separate application form.
For the online reference, each applicant should provide contact information of 2 referees. Referee accounts will be created and referee invitation emails will be sent out to the referee the day after the applicant submits the application.
Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates might be asked to attend an interview.
2025-27: TBA (*Subject to the University's approval)
Candidates who have accepted a conditional offer will be asked to pay the 1st instalment of tuition fees.
***Once you have paid the initial deposit to secure your place on the programme, please note that it is NOT transferable to other MA Programmes at HKU or refundable in any way.***
Open.
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 6, 2024
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 28, 2025
Round 3: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), June 30, 2025
Note: The earlier deadline for non-local students is to give enough time for the Immigration Department to process visas, if applicable.
