The University of Hong Kong
Department of Sociology
Master of Social Sciences in the field of Media, Culture & Creative Cities
Our Master of Social Sciences programme in the field of Media, Culture & Creative Cities [MSocSc(MCCC)] provides an innovative sociologically-grounded approach to understanding the central role of media, culture and creativity in a world city context. Our programme provides academic and professional training for students and practitioners in the fields of media, culture and creative industries, and a foundation for advanced research degree studies in these areas.
Our programme is particularly ideal if you:
Intend to start, or already have, a career in media and culture related fields
Work in business, government and other non-cultural fields but want to increase your conceptual understanding of, and skills in, media and cultural studies
Are a graduate from related disciplines of sociology, anthropology, journalism, urban studies, or media and cultural studies wishing to pursue further research
In this programme, we aim to provide you with:
Theoretical knowledge for understanding how media, culture, and creative cities function in today’s global society
Skills to allow you to conduct original and rigorous research on media, culture, and creative cities
Exposure, connections, and career prospects in related fields
The ability to analyse, and contribute to, related policy discussions in order to have an impact upon government, industry, and civil society
The Capstone project is the centrepiece of the MCCC programme. You will work with other students to conduct a research project in a topic related to the field of media and culture. This valuable experience allows you to integrate and apply the theories and knowledge acquired from the programme, gain practical research skills and be able to analyse concrete social experiences and real-life cases. Our MCCC Speaker Series will help inspire your capstone project by giving you the opportunity to engage with industry professionals and scholars working at the forefront of the media, culture, and creativity.
Further information on this programme is available from our Facebook page .
Mode of attendance
Full Time (one year, with classes on evenings and occasionally weekends)
Part Time (two years, with classes on evenings and occasionally weekends)
Medium of instruction
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, or another qualification of equivalent standard; and preferably have relevant working experiences in the media and cultural sector.
Candidates will probably be required to pass a written test and a face-to-face interview, and if necessary a language test will be scheduled to assess their English proficiency.
You may need to satisfy visa restrictions (for non-local applicants) and English language requirements.
Programme entrance requirements
Tuition fee / funding.
For study commencing in academic year 2025/26, the programme tuition fee is HK$200,000. Payments are split into two instalments over one year (full-time study), or four instalments over two years (part-time study).
This programme is also eligible for the UGC Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme , with 5 places to be awarded for academically outstanding local students for study commencing in 2024/25 (both full-time and part-time study mode). Successful awardees will be required to pay a tuition fee of HK$52,000, with the remainder covered by the fellowship. Applicants wishing to be considered for these fellowships should first submit their application for admission to the programme as normal, after which they should submit a separate application for Fellowship via the dedicated form .
Programme director
Prof Travis SK Kong
General enquiries
Email: [email protected]
Student experiences
The research methods module probably had the greatest impact… having an academic perspective and training on different methods was really useful. — Jay, Alumnus of Media, Culture & Creative Cities
This program provided me with a comprehensive foundation on explicating insights from theoretical debates, which I could apply to my learning. — LT, Alumnus of Media, Culture & Creative Cities
Theories of media, culture and creative cities
1st semester
Research methods in media, culture and creative cities
Globalization and cultural mosaic: An Asian perspective
2nd semester
Critical issues of media, culture and creative cities
You are typically required to complete 10 courses in total to fulfill the programme requirements:
Full-time study: Four compulsory courses, four elective courses and the capstone project (equivalent to two courses).
Part-time study:
Year 1: Four compulsory courses
Year 2: Four elective courses and the capstone project (equivalent to two courses).
Courses offered vary each year based on availability of teachers and student demand. Please see the MSocSc regulations and syllabus for definitive course options and requirements.
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
Capstone Project in Media, Culture and Creative Cities
Full-year course
Final year (compulsory)
Media and crime
Media and popular culture in Asian cities
Unavailable this year
Digital media, moralities and cultures
Consumer cultures and everyday life
Self-identity and late-modern society
Body, intimacy and sexuality
Cultural policies and global cities
Creative industries and creative cities
Special topics in media, culture and creative cities – Visual Criminology (Jointly taught with SOCI8008)
Co-presence – Human-animal relationships in modern cities
Special topics in media, culture and creative cities II
Applications period: normally mid-December to February each year
Programme commencement date: early September following close of application period
Important dates
Click here for online application
Applications Deadline (2025/26):
Full Time: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 14, 2025
Part Time: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 14, 2025
All applications will be reviewed by our panel, and the shortlisted candidates will receive an update and/or invitation to interview within one month, after the application deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions – Application for TPG programmes
Statement about RPG & TPG application process
Video highlights
You can see video highlight of "Celebrating 10 years of Master of Social Sciences in Media Culture & Creative Cities" event below.
Personal Statement
Aug 12, 2022 knowledge, information.
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The Capstone project is the centrepiece of the MCCC programme. You will work with other students to conduct a research project in a topic related to the field of media and culture. This valuable experience allows you to integrate and apply the theories and knowledge acquired from the programme, gain practical research skills and be able to ...
The Capstone project is the centrepiece of the MCCC programme. You will work with other students to conduct a research project in a topic related to the field of media and culture. This valuable experience allows you to integrate and apply the theories and knowledge acquired from the programme, gain practical research skills and be able to ...
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The Creative Personal Statement should briefly include two parts: (1) an outline of the applicant's current professional or postgraduate work/artistic project; and (2) the applicant's current career or project aims, combined now with the applicant's exciting creative vision/challenges/goals. Please give as much detail as possible.
Please provide information which you feel will be of interest to the Admissions Tutors and will help them know you better, e.g. your reasons for applying to HKU, the chosen curricula, extra-curricular activities, participation in voluntary work, past working experience, career aspirations and other achievements.