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I am very interested in your program. What are the entrance requirements?
Please refer to MACNM Admissions page
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How should I submit my application?
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What documents do I need to submit online besides the application form?
Applicants are advised to upload the supporting documents including:
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official degree certificate [for Chinese Mainland qualifications, the degree certificate and the Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (OVRD) (中國⾼等教育學位在線驗證報告) issued by the Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, P.R. China (CSSD) (教育部學⽣服務與素質發展中⼼), with the expiration of OVRD no earlier than the enrolment date;
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official full transcripts with award GPA/average mark *;
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official GPA grading system showing the maximum GPA obtainable (e.g. A=4.0) if a 100-mark system is not adopted. Normally the information on the grading system is presented on the back page of the academic transcripts;
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certificates of professional qualifications, if applicable;
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official report of English proficiency test results, if applicable;
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documents that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English issued by the awarding institutions or authorities concerned.
*If the award GPA/average mark is not available on the transcripts, please provide the official certification indicating the award GPA/ average mark issued by the university's registry. For Chinese Mainland qualifications, official certification indicating the average mark is required.
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How many letters of recommendation do you require? Who should I ask to write the letter? Is there any format for the letter?
Letters of recommendation are optional (i.e., not required). When you apply, please feel free to attach one or two recommendation letters. There is no formal format for the letter, which could be informal but informative.
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Do I need to submit a personal statement when applying for your program?
Yes, you'll need to submit an Applicant Statement (not research proposal) as part of the application form. In the statement, please describe your prior experience (including internship, voluntary service or any other informal involvement) in communication or media industries; your knowledge and skills of new media technologies (e.g., design and production of online or offline content); and your career plans after graduating from our program.
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How long should I write the Applicant Statement? Is there any requirement for the number of words?
There is no specific requirement for the length of the statement. The general principle is to keep it short but informative. Usually, 500 words will be sufficient.
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I learnt that the programme offers three new streams, do I need to indicate my stream preference in the application?
Yes, you can indicate your preferred stream at the application stage. Upon admission, students are enrolled in the MACNM programme with an undeclared stream. Students will be invited to declare a stream after the commencement of Semester A. The Department reserves the right to suspend a stream in case of insufficient enrolment. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that all streams will be offered for each academic year.
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What if my preferred stream in not being offer in an academic year?
The offer of a stream is contingent on the availability of teaching staff and the minimum number of students pre-selecting the stream. In case a stream cannot be offered for an academic year, the Digital Media Stream will be the default stream.
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Can I stay in Hong Kong to work after graduation from MACNM?
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Am I a local or non-local applicant?
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Do I need to submit a Chinese translation of my academic transcript, degree certificate, scholarship award, and all other application materials?
Not necessarily. The best advice is to submit all application documents in original language(s). Of course, your application form, including the statement of purpose, should be in English.
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Can I submit my IELTS score after I get an offer because I will take an IELTS test?
No. A satisfactory score of the relevant English test (IELTS, TOEFL, or CET6) is a prerequisite for admission consideration. Outstanding English language skills demonstrated by IELTS/TOEFL scores may enhance your competitiveness.
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What are "Chinese Character Codes" in the application form?
The codes are for local applicants. Overseas applicants can leave these blank.
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Can you explain what "Professional Qualifications" are?
"Professional Qualifications" refer to certifications from authorized bodies such as engineering, medical, legal, accounting, and other professional societies.
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Is it true that CityU adheres to the principle that earlier applicants can have offers earlier?
Yes, we operate on a rolling basis, which means that we admit highly qualified applicants when the application period is still open. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
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I major in English. Is it suitable for me to apply for this program?
Applicants without a major or a minor in communication related areas of studies must have the basic knowledge about media and communication through coursework and an internship in communication related areas for at least three months. Substantive working experience in communication related areas such as a full-time job in a communication related position for at least one year will satisfy the requirement for the basic knowledge about communication. Applicants without a major or minor should submit an official letter from the employer verifying the internship/working experience. The letter should be printed on company letterhead and contain dates of internship.
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When will MACNM students start to select the programme stream?
Successful applicants will be enrolled in the MACNM programme with an undeclared stream and they will be invited to declare a stream after the commencement of Semester A. At the application stage, applicants can indicate their preference in the online application supplement form.
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When will the application result be announced?
Applications with required materials will be reviewed as soon as they are received. Admission offers are mostly made between January and May. The selection process is normally completed by June for non-local applicants, or by the end of July for local applicants. Late announcement of application results may due to the reason that we are still considering your application. The selection decision depends on the enrolment situation.
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How will I know my application result?
You can check your application result online via your application account. If you are successful in your application, you will receive an email notification from the School of Graduate Studies reminding you to check the application account to view and download the offer letter and to complete the required procedures for accepting the offer.
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IMPORTANT
We receive thousands of applications and large amount of enquiries during the admission period, and we seek your understanding that we are unable to response to individual enquiry on admission progress and results. The admission team will contact you by email if any of your supporting documents are missing. Your understanding is appreciated.
