Overview

Whilst the English Language Teaching program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is designed for English language teachers who want to enhance their professional knowledge of second language teaching, it is also suitable for teachers who do not have a subject knowledge background in English language.

The salient features of the programme include an examination of current approaches to and theories of the systems of English through investigation of the cultural and sociological dimensions of the language in terms of language use, language learning and teaching, the structure of contemporary spoken and written English, as well as the roles of English in Hong Kong.

Students at English Language Teaching program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

examine theories of second language learning and teaching,

consider current approaches and methods in second language teaching together with their application to English language teaching in Hong Kong.

get a series of subject knowledge courses and pedagogically-oriented courses to meet the academic and professional needs of English language teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The English Language Curriculum

Phonetics and Phonology for English Language Teaching

Morphology and Syntax for English Language Teaching

Spoken and Written Discourse for English Language Teaching

Psychological and Social Perspectives on Language

Literature in English

Special Topics in English Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or

graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or

completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71200 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

71200 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Overview

Students at English Language Teaching program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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