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The School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong launched the M.A. in Global Communication program in 2005.

Academic Excellence in a Global City

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Theory & Practice

In the program, we strongly believe in the combination of theory and practice.

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After completion of the program:

What You Will Gain

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First of its kind

The School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong launched the M.A. in Global Communication program in 2005. Being one of the first of its kind, this program focuses on international and China-specific phenomena related to globalization and communication. M.A. in Global Communication graduates work in areas such as the media, education, the non-governmental sector, management and research.

Unique experience

The growing influence of China creates a great need for overseas and Hong Kong students to understand China and for Mainland Chinese students to understand globalization processes beyond the country’s borders. Our program serves the needs of all of those groups. So why should you come all the way to study in our School? First, our School has a long history of providing outstanding communication and media training by stellar faculty members and experienced media practitioners. Second, the M.A. in Global Communication exposes students to the latest theorizing in globalization and communication research and relates the theories to practical experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Third, our School is located in Hong Kong and thereby at the crossroads between East and West.

Global communication phenomena

In the program, we strongly believe in the combination of theory and practice and in educating critical thinkers. Our core courses focus on theoretical training in globalization and communication phenomena like global media flows, transnational migration, circulation of media formats and practices, or social advocacy and new technologies. Our elective courses strengthen students’ practical skills related to communication practices in new technologies, public relations, journalism, or social advocacy, focusing on Hong Kong and China, seeing local issues through a global lens and vice versa. Students can now also choose to specialize in the streams Global Media or Social Change and Advocacy.

From theory to practice

We always ensure that students apply their theoretical knowledge through case studies, research projects, field trips and by living in the international and multicultural environment of Hong Kong. The program also offers internships in Hong Kong and organizes field trips to international locations like Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, the Czech Republic, the UK and the USA.

You will be able to

broaden the scope of knowledge about globalization, (new) media and human communication
be sensitized to issues and debates about global communication in the context of China and worldwide
explain globalization and communication phenomena through the prism of global political, social, economic and cultural processes such as migration, media policy, ICTs, or the political economy of global media corporations
critique current global trends
solve problems in intercultural work settings
have the theoretical knowledge and skills to develop your careers.

Careers

Our graduates have found employment in a broad range of fields such as journalism, NGO, and intergovernmental organization work, PR, marketing, commerce, finance and education. Overall, the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and experiences gained in the Global Communication program have provided them with the necessary tools to thrive in today’s competitive job market, and more importantly, to do so with informed knowledge of and respect for other cultures and lifestyles.

Master of Artsin Global Communication / home

Academic Excellence in a Global City

Theory & Practice

What You Will Gain

Master of Arts
in Global Communication / home