Overview

Our research-informed approach to language education prepares language professionals for a dynamic global career in teaching English or Chinese as a second language. The program of International Language Education at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides a solid foundation in applied linguistics, with an emphasis on the use of digital technology in teaching.

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Explain applied linguistics theories;

Design effective teaching plans and devise appropriate testing methods for second-language teaching based on language pedagogy;

Effectively teach English or Chinese as a second language in English to non-native speakers;

Design and implement research-embedded teaching approaches; and

Lead teaching teams in the development of language curricula and teaching materials.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Second Language Acquisition

Language Teaching Methodology and Curriculum Design

Technology-enhanced Language Education Testing and Assessment

Cross-Cultural Pragmatics

Contrastive Analysis between Chinese and English
Research Methods in Language Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Language Studies View 22 other Masters in Language 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants must declare the concentration they apply for at the time of application. Any transfer between the TESL and TCSL concentrations must be approved by the Academic Directors, and is contingent on whether students can meet the language proficiency requirement of the concentration they would like to transfer to. Double-concentration is not allowed.

Tuition Fee

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International

135000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 135000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

135000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 135000 HKD for the full programme during 12 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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