Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies - English Major
The Education University of Hong Kong
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
HKD 140,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* non-local students per annum; local students: HK$42,100 per annum
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Introduction
Programme Aims
The BA(Lang Studies) programme aims to graduate students who have the following attributes:
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the language of their major;
- Are able to identify communication issues and resolve relevant problems in context;
- Are critical thinkers with high moral and ethical standards, plus a readiness to question established truths, and the confidence and courage to challenge received wisdoms; and
- Are equipped with analytical ability to learn from varied social and global contexts whilst having a propensity to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for intellectual development and personal growth.
The programme also aims to cultivate students with a heightened level of cross-cultural and digital awareness. It prepares students for such dynamic careers as media and publications, cultural and art management, education, advertising and marketing, civil service, and community and social services.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
| Credit Points Required for Year 1 Entry | ||
| Major |
| 60 |
| Final Year Project |
| 6 |
| Electives | 24 Note 4 | |
| General Education | 22 Note 5 | |
| Language Enhancement | 9 | |
| Total: | 121 |
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Designated areas of Major Elective include Chinese Studies, English Studies, Cultural Studies and Modern Languages.
(3) Major Elective (Extended Major) and Credit-bearing Internship are exclusive for Year 1 entry students only. Internship is optional and non-credit bearing for Senior year entrants.
(4) Students from 4-year programme must complete one Education Elective course (3 cps) offered by the Faculty of Education and Human Development (FEHD) or a General Education course on Education (if available) upon graduation.
(5) Including the University ePortfolio course (3 cps) and compulsory Experiential Learning Course on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ELC on E&I) (3 cps)
(6) Students admitted into this programme starting from the 2023/24 cohort are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for a short trip (e.g. 1-day or 2-day 1-night trip) in order to complete the Cross-Faculty Core Course. While the GBA trip is heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute 18% of the estimated cost of the trip ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the GBA trip for students admitted to the 2023/24 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the GBA trip as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
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Career Opportunities
Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
The BA(Lang studies) programme provides an excellent background for job opportunities in media, publishing, journalism, education, cultural management, public administration, museum, tourism, civil service, business and marketing. The literature and linguistics training provided by Major Core, Major Elective and Internship from the programme laid a solid foundation for our graduates to develop their career pathways. They will also be well-prepared to pursue postgraduate studies in translation, language studies and other related academic fields with good mastery of Chinese/English and strong sense of multicultural/digital literacy.
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.