Overview

In terms of internship and exchange opportunities, the summer internship scheme provided by the department covers more than 50 institutions across Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan. Students can also participate in the Kyoto U–CU History Student Cultural Exchange Seminar organized annually by the Department of History at CUHK.

Key facts:

Undergraduate students of History from The Chinese University of Hong Kong also receive financial support in the form of scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, including the Wang Teh-chao Memorial Prizes, Mr. Lau Siu Chun Memorial Scholarship, Professor Tsang Shui-lung Memorial Scholarship, the Sin Wai Kin Scholarship and the Prof. So Hing-bun Scholarships. In addition, the department sponsors students for their graduation thesis research field trips, which offer them an extremely valuable opportunity to acquire knowledge outside of the classroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reconstruction of Hong Kong History and Social Development

History for Today

Tradition and Transformation in Chinese History

Public History: Theory and Practice

Historiography

History of Ming China

Qing History

History of Hong Kong

The Medieval World of Marco Polo

Museum and Heritage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-01-06 00:00:00 , International

More details

International:

15 Oct:Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions

17 Nov: Application Deadline for Advance Offer Round (1)
5 Jan: Application deadline for Regular Round (1)

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

123 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Modern History

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE-AL / International-AL / IB / Other high school qualifications

Post-secondary qualifications

Have other exceptional achievements which merit admission.

Language Proficiency
For more information, please visit the University's admissions website

Tuition Fee

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International

18472 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18472 USD per year during 48 months.
National

5363 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5363 USD per year during 48 months.

HK$42,100 per annum for national students

HK$145,000 per annum for international students

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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