Introduction of M.A. in Ethics and Public Affairs

Hong Kong Baptist University is the second-longest-standing university in Hong Kong, and became one of the eight government-funded institutions in Hong Kong in the 1980s. In terms of overall rankings, the university is ranked 43rd in QS World University Rankings 2024 among universities in Asia. The Department of Religion and Philosophy of Hong Kong Baptist University is ranked between 101-150th, which is one of the top 18 of philosophy in Asia in 2025. With the outstanding teaching and research, publications are often published in internationally recognized journals and publishing houses. We have an international team of professors, in addition to two American professors, who have received doctorates from internationally renowned universities such as Oxford University, King's College London and the University of Toronto. We welcome applications from graduates of all majors with fulfillment of English requirements.