Overview

At English (Applied English Linguistics) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong we offer a wide range of applied linguistics courses which enable students to use their knowledge about linguistics to achieve some purpose or solve some problems in the real world.

Students at English (Applied English Linguistics) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

have explored in detail the essential areas of enquiry in applied linguistics

be able to apply such knowledge to real language use.

get a better chance to advance in education, business and mass media sectors.

communicate effectively in written and spoken English also becomes their invaluable assets in the overall competitive job market.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Theoretical Linguistics

Psycholinguistics

Sociolinguistics

Second Language Acquisition

Language and Intercultural Communication

Corpus Linguistics

Curriculum Design and Materials Preparation

Evaluation and Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Linguistics View 18 other Masters in Linguistics in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

normally possess a good honours degree in English or a language-related field;

display a strong interest and basic knowledge in applied linguistics

submit a 500-word statement about their interests and goals related to postgraduate study in applied linguistics.

Applicants will be shortlisted to an interview. The interview aims to assess the applicants’ linguistic and intellectual abilities as well as their understanding of basic concepts in applied linguistics.

Applicants from outside Hong Kong who are nonnative speakers of English must produce TOEFL or IELTS scores obtained within 2 years.

Tuition Fee

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International

120000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 120000 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

120000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 120000 HKD per year during 12 months.

Part time: HK$60,000 per annum

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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