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Postgraduate ยท Media, Film & Arts ยท ๐Ÿ“ Hong Kong, Hong Kong

MJ Journalism

University of Hong Kong

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
September 2027
Indicative annual fee
HK$190,000 / year

Course overview

HKU's Journalism and Media Studies Centre is the most established English-language journalism school in Asia, and the Master of Journalism is built around producing publishable work.

Students report from Hong Kong and across the region, and the programme's data and business journalism streams lead into roles that are actually hiring.

Key modules

  • Reporting and Writing
  • Multimedia Production
  • Data Journalism
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Business and Financial Reporting
  • Capstone Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, typically a UK 2:1 or an Indian first class; a portfolio or writing sample is normally required

English language

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 97 overall
  • PTE Academic: 68 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Hong Kong.

  • Journalist
  • Multimedia Producer
  • Data Reporter
  • Communications Manager
  • Editor

Post-study work in Hong Kong: IANG, typically 24 months initially. Read the Hong Kong student visa guide.

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MJ Journalism: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MJ Journalism at University of Hong Kong?

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, typically a UK 2:1 or an Indian first class; a portfolio or writing sample is normally required English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 97 overall; PTE Academic 68 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MJ Journalism cost?

Indicative tuition is HK$190,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MJ Journalism?

This course has intakes in September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.