Master of Cultural Studies

As a city famous for its international and regional perspectives, Hong Kong serves as a window to the world and a hub for translocal dialogues.

香港兼備國際及區域視野，既作為通往世界的窗口，亦是促進跨地對話及交流的樞紐。

1.  Deals with two broad themes – ‘The Popular as Critical Culture’ and ‘Pedagogy and Creativity’ to help students reflect on and devise alternative ways to approach current practices.

2.   Connects global and local issues from the perspectives of cultural studies to nurture global citizens who value cultural diversity.

3.   Adopts an interdisciplinary and cooperative learning approach.

1.   就兩大範疇主題—— 「普及文化的批判面向」及「教學與創意」，引領學生反思現行的文化創意實踐及尋找另類可能性。

2.   連結全球和本地文化研究課題，培育具有國際視野的世界公民。

3.   採用跨學科及合作學習模式。

1.    Equip themselves with up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge essential to their area of interest or work.

2.    Learn to develop critical perspectives for understanding aspects of everyday life and contemporary cultural phenomena.

3.    Network and share ideas with fellow students and alumni from mixed academic and working background.

4.    Acquire a critical perspective and a set of conceptual tools for understanding practice and politics in different forms of arts.

1.    增進理論及實踐知識，有助日常工作及實現個人追求。

2.    學習從批判角度，重新理解日常生活中的各種範疇及當代文化現象。 

3.    與來自不同學術及工作背景的同學及畢業生建立網絡關係，分享意見及經驗。

4.    運用批判角度及相關概念工具，理解不同藝術形式的實踐與政治。

1.    They come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. This broadens the students’ horizon and stimulates their critical and creative thinking in class and through peer learning.

2.    The professional fields of MCS students and graduates include, but are not limited to:

—  Media and Creative Industries as well as Performing Arts Sector

—  Education

— Civil Society and Community Work

—  Professionals: Doctor, Nurse, Lawyer, Translator and Engineer etc.

1.    修讀文化研究碩士課程的同學來自不同背景和不同專業，透過課堂習作與互動，可以互相刺激思維，擴闊視野。

2.    修讀文化研究碩士課程的學生主要來自以下專業範疇:

—  傳媒、創意工業及表演藝術界

—  教育

—  公民社會組織及社區工作

—  專業界別 ： 醫護、法律、翻譯及工程等

As with the MCS, courses are designed to draw insights from different disciplines and fields, including Cultural Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Science & Technology Studies, History, and Sociology.

Issues of digital and cultural innovation will be investigated at small (local district to city level) and large (national to global level) scales, from producer, policymaker and organisational perspectives.

As tackling real-world issues and creating an inclusive world through digital and cultural innovation require inclusion of all stakeholder viewpoints, academics, policymakers, practioners, entrepreneurs and NGOs alike will be invited to contribute to the curriculum and participate in courses.

Reflexive theories will be combined with real-world experiences and practices in the course. Students will be encouraged to take their own venture into the world of digital and cultural innovation to build a more equal, humane, and sustainable society.

The MCS(DMC)# concentration highlights the importance of emerging digital media technologies, such as AI, XR, and social media, and their potential impact on cultural production, identity, and community engagement.  It aims to equip students to critically engage with the evolving digital landscape, preparing them for diverse and future-oriented careers in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and beyond.

The Lingnan Cultural Studies Entrance Scholarship provides a maximum of 1 Scholarship for the Master of Cultural Studies (MCS) programme and a maximum of 1 Scholarship for the Master of Cultural Studies (Digital Media and Culture) (MCS(DMC))# programme.

50% of the Tuition Fee

The Scholarship is offered to the special one who fulfils the following criteria:

(i) performance in and/or contribution to the serving community;

(ii) outstanding academic performance;

(iii) other criteria deemed appropriate; and

(iv) recommendation by the panel member(s) after the interview.