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Minor Programme in China Studies

This Minor Programme is designed for students across all disciplines who want to deepen their understanding of Greater China through multi-disciplinary learning and direct engagement. Taught primarily in English to prepare students for effective communication in international arenas, the curriculum offers an integrated exploration of Chinese history, culture, languages, and contemporary society, including the interconnected realms of the economy, governance, and business.

The curriculum design features project-based learning where international and native-speaker students learn collaboratively. The Programme also responds to the growing global importance of China by offering a diverse, interdisciplinary learning environment that brings together students from different departments. Exposure to a wide range of disciplinary perspectives strengthens students’ cross-cultural competencies and analytical versatility, enabling them to better understand Greater China through a dedicated China Studies lens while appreciating the distinctive methods and paradigms of their own major disciplines.

Programme Highlights

• Interdisciplinary approach – Examine China through a rich combination of cultural, sociological, economical, political, and historical lenses
• Global perspective – Understand China’s role and influence in a multifaceted way
• Interactive learning – Engage directly in student-centred discussions, collaborative projects, and research
• Flexible study options – Complement and add value to a wide range of major disciplines
• Diverse classroom – Learn with a vibrant mix of both local and international peers

Who Is It For?

You are welcome to enroll in this Minor Programme if you:

• Are interested in modern China’s development and complexity;
• Want to explore how modern China’s trajectory impacts your daily life;
• Look to add value to your academic profile;
• Desire to examine global and cultural connections in regional studies;
• Wish to explore the possibility of pursuing China Studies at the postgraduate level;
• Are motivated to engage in cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary dialogues.

(Note: No prior background in China Studies is required.)

Study Scheme (applicable to students admitted in 2023-24 and thereafter)

Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, with at least 6 units at 3000 or above level, as follows:

Explanatory Notes:

1. This Minor Programme is not applicable to students who major in China Studies.
2. No more than 9 units of courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the students’ Major Programme(s) and other Minor Programme(s) respectively can be used to fulfill the requirement of this Minor Programme.

• Applicable to students admitted in 2026-27: Study Scheme

Course List

# Letter grade: A, B, C, D, F
Pass/ Failure (P/ U) grading: Pass (P)/ Failure (U)
Distinction/ Pass/ Failure (DPF) grading: Distinction (DI), Pass (PA), Failure (FA)