This two-year programme is research-oriented. It aims at training communication specialists who plan to pursue further studies, or to become media professionals. Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 units, in addition to a thesis, in order to graduate.
Fields of Specialization
Political Communication
Journalism
Media and Technology Studies
Cultural Studies
Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Advertising
Health Communication
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Please refer to the general requirements of the Graduate School. Applicants from any discipline may apply. Preference will be given to applicants with a solid background in social science and well-developed research interests in communication and media studies. All applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based), or 92 (internet-based/Home Edition); or a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 7.
Applicants are required to furnish proof of their research potential in the form of:
a research proposal;
three letters of reference from academic sources; and
good undergraduate academic records.
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Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
(Students are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 December 2025. Students can still apply until 31 March 2026 but applications will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
Professor Michael C.M. CHAN
Division of Communication,
Room 206-207, Humanities Building, New Asia College,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong