Overview

The programme aims to convey a rigorous body of up-to-date knowledge in linguistics, and strives to link that knowledge to the natural language situation in Hong Kong. More specifically, the programme facilitates linguistic insights that are related to the use of Chinese in Hong Kong, to sensitise students to the theoretical implications of the practical linguistic problems that are faced by professional users of Chinese in Hong Kong, and to enhance their abilities to approach and solve such language-related problems from a background of expert knowledge.

Key facts:

Chinese Linguistics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is listed as a Recognised Language Major Degree Programme (Chinese Language) by the Education Bureau.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Description of Chinese I: Words and Sentences

Description of Chinese II: Sounds and Script

Language in Society

Semantics and Pragmatics

Assessment for Learning in Chinese Language Teaching

Chinese Language and Culture

Chinese Language Education in Primary and Secondary Schools

Chinese Lexical Semantics and Corpus Linguistics

Computer Assisted Chinese Language Teaching

Computer Tools for the Language Professionals

Contrastive Analysis

Field Studies in Discourse for Language Professionals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Linguistics Asian studies View 20 other Masters in Asian studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

As for the Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma, the basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

Tuition Fee

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International

118000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5900 HKD per credit during 18 months.
National

115000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5750 HKD per credit during 18 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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