About Application

Our MA programme aims to provide the advanced art historical training needed to prepare for doctoral study in art history or for curatorial work in museums and other art institutions.

We especially welcome applications from university students majoring in art history, as well as professionals already working in museum and other art-related fields. We will also consider applicants from another field of study or work if they have a strong academic foundation and significant art-related experience. For all applicants, a high level of English language ability is necessary.

The 2023/2024 application is now open, click here to apply now.
Application deadline: 12 April 2023, 12:00 noon (Wednesday)

Application Process & Documents

All applications must be submitted through the university’s online Taught Postgraduate Admissions portal. The portal includes all the forms needed for an application. Please submit your admission through the portal and email other supporting documents to the department at maah@hku.hk.

All applicants must submit the following documents:

  • The application form (through the online portal)

  • A statement of purpose (no more than 1,000 words)

  • C.V. or resumé

  • A copy of their university transcript(s)

  • A copy of their university certificate(s) (if applicable)

  • An academic or professional writing sample in English (no more than 5,000 words, including footnotes and bibliography)

The following documents should be sent directly to our Department:

  • Two reference letters with official letterhead (by email)

  • Two referee reports (through the online portal)

  • Original paper transcript(s) (if required, by mail)

  • Original TOEFL or IELTS reports (if required, by mail)

All application forms and detailed instructions are available on the university’s online Taught Postgraduate Admissions portal.

Original transcripts and TOEFL/IELTS reports should arrive by post within two weeks of this deadline. Late applications may be considered at the discretion of the department. We expect to begin sending out admission offers in early March, continuing until all places have been filled and formally accepted.

For English language requirement, please click here for details.

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