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 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Linguistics View 16 other Masters in Linguistics in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

168000 HKD / year

≈ 168000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

168000 HKD / year

≈ 168000 HKD / year

Additional Details

Part time: HK$60,000 per annum

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Students at English (Applied English Linguistics) 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

Additional Details

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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