About CCS
- The Centre for China Studies (CCS) is an interdisciplinary department under the CUHK Faculty of Arts.
- We are dedicated to scholarship and learning in all fields of China Studies.
- In 2024, Yale-China Chinese Language Academy became part of the Centre for China Studies. It provides language training in Cantonese and Putonghua to second/ foreign language learners and Chinese speakers.
Programmes and teaching
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Chinese Studies. These are primarily taught in English.
BA in Chinese Studies
MA in Chinese Studies
MPhil and PhD in Chinese Studies
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Why study at CCS?
- Gain the knowledge and skills to pursue successful international careers involving China.
- Enjoy interactive teaching and learning.
- Develop strong analytical and communication skills.
- Benefit from the unique traditions, resources and innovations of CUHK, a renowned global centre for studying China.
- Learn about the richness and complexity of Chinese history, economy, governance, business, culture, language, literature and contemporary society.
- Be trained in an interdisciplinary approach across humanities and
social sciences.
Why Hong Kong?
- The ideal environment to study China, Hong Kong is a vibrant global city where Chinese and other cultures meet, mix, and mesh.
- CUHK’s world-famous libraries, archives, museums and resources for studying China.
- Easy to travel across China (Shenzhen is only 20 minutes away!).
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- Build an international, cross-cultural network for developing careers
in Hong Kong, mainland China, and beyond.
Our students graduate with:
- High proficiency in both Chinese (Putonghua) and English
- Integrated comprehension of the complexities of Chinese society
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Cross-cultural networks
- International outlook
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