Situated in Hong Kong, the programme takes full advantage of the city’s unique historical, geographical, linguistic, and cultural position. Here, students examine how English travels across borders, how cultures encounter and transform one another, and how language and literature shape our understanding of contemporary life. Our courses invite students to engage with East-West exchange, postcolonial and global perspectives, multilingual communities, and contemporary debates about culture, identity, and language, to name a few. Students may study a wide range of cultural and linguistic forms, including fiction, drama, film, digital media, and spoken, written, and multimodal discourses.

At MAES, you will learn not only to read closely, but also to think originally. You will be encouraged to question assumptions, develop critical arguments, and express your ideas with clarity and confidence in both oral and written work. The programme culminates in a capstone experience, allowing you to bring together your intellectual interests and research skills in a meaningful final project. 

MAES is an excellent choice for students who are interested in the global role of English, the cultural connections between China and the world, and the power of language and literature to interpret contemporary society. Whether you are preparing for further academic study, a career in education, publishing, media, cultural industries, communication, or other professional fields, MAES provides a strong foundation in critical thinking, advanced communication, and cultural analysis. 

We are looking for students who enjoy intellectual challenge and who also find joy in ideas. MAES welcomes curious, motivated, and imaginative students who love reading, discussion, originality, and creative thinking. If you are eager to explore complex questions, engage with diverse perspectives, and become part of a lively community of thinkers, MAES is the place for you.