Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Education and Management

This programme is suitable for individuals aspiring to pursue careers in cultural heritage education and management or Xiqu fields*.

*Xiqu specialisation is not open for application in 2025/26

The MA(CHEM) is a 24-credit-point (cp) programme comprising 8 courses, including 4 core courses and 4 specialisation courses from one of the specialisations (3 credit points/course).

*This specialisation is not open for application in 2025/26

The MA(CHEM) offers the following specialisations.

Heritage Education and Management Specialisation

• Focuses on cultural tourism and heritage management, equipping students with skills for heritage preservation and management
• Explores heritage management topics and best practices for preservation, promotion, and transmission of cultural heritage

Xiqu Specialisation (This specialisation is not open for applcation in 2025/26)

• Provides in-depth study of traditional Chinese performing arts, particularly Xiqu and Peking Opera, offering historical, cultural, and artistic insights
• Includes practical training to enhance performance, preservation, and management skills

Putonghua

• Applicants should normally hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A degree related to cultural/history/arts/education/management or 2-year relevant working experience is preferable.
• Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
• Applicants should demonstrate high proficiency in spoken and written Chinese. If Chinese is not their native language and the medium of instruction of their degree was not Chinese, they must pass the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 6, or possess equivalent abilities.

Heritage Education and Management Specialisation: HK$155,000

Xiqu Specialisation: HK$180,000

Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.

Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekday daytime/evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus/Tseung Kwan O Study Centre/North Point Study Centre/Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.

• Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University's Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
• Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Mainland China after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) 中國(教育部) 留學服務中心 for updated details.
• The certification in Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate's qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
• CSCSE  takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students' residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates' credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
• Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
• Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate. 
• It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
• Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.

This programme is on the list of eligible taught postgraduate programmes under the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) by the University Grants Committee (UGC). Eligible local students may qualify for scholarships from the UGC. Application details will be provided later. For more information about the FTSS, please visit the UGC website.