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

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 22 other Masters in Language Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

142400 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 142400 HKD per year during 24 months.
National

142400 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 142400 HKD per year during 24 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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