We've Started Accepting Applications for Postgraduate Programmes!

Here is some brief application information of the 2013 postgraduate programmes of the Department of Anthropology at CUHK. For more details please visit the department's website.

PhD Programme

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goals of the Ph.D. programme are (1) to teach students the latest theories and methods of anthropology, covering the full range of areas addressed by social and cultural anthropology in the past and at present, and (2) to provide students with the anthropological training and guidance to carry out their own extended ethnographic research projects from start (proposal), to fieldwork and write-up, to finish (publication). The goal is to produce a publishable book that demonstrates the graduate's ability to meet international professional standards of research and analysis.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2013

MPhil Programme

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goals of the MPhil programme at CUHK are (1) to teach students the fundamental theories and methods of anthropology, covering the full range of areas addressed by social and cultural anthropology in the past and at present, and (2) to provide students with the anthropological training and guidance to carry out their own extended ethnographic research projects from start (proposal), to fieldwork and write-up, to finish (publication).

 Application Deadline: 31 January 2013

MA Postgraduate Programme

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goal of the programme is to teach students the basic theories and methods of social and cultural anthropology and to give them a broad understanding of anthropology's different topics. Students will learn to develop their abilities of critical, independent and creative thinking in analyzing contemporary social and political issues, and understanding the diversity of human cultures and societies.

A key feature and major advantage of the Programme is that students are able to take courses that fit their background and interest. For example, foreign students can concentrate on Chinese society and culture, while students working in museums can concentrate on the anthropology of tourism, museums, archaeology, and other areas relevant to their work.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
The M.A. Programme is designed for people who have not majored in anthropology but wish to receive a formal education in the discipline. Work experience is desirable, so that students can better relate coursework to their profession. Candidates with a strong background in social sciences may wish to concentrate on one of the Department's specializations such as the Anthropology of East Asia or Ethnicity and Identity.

For September 2013 admission, application deadline: 31 March 2013.
For January 2014 admission, application deadline: 30 September 2013.
To facilitate the application process, applicants should apply as soon as possible.