Linguistics
    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 18,702 / Year
    Apply DateJanuary 13, 2022
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2022

    Linguistics

    About

    Overview The BA Linguistics programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong aims to achieve the following learning outcomes in students:Possessing a body of knowledge about theories of language and language acquisition as well as the associated methods of analysis.Possessing a body of knowledge about the relationship between theoretical linguistics and linguistics applied to other disciplinary studies.Possessing a sharpened awareness of the languages used in the local community through developing their abilities in analyzing, primarily but not exclusively, Cantonese, Mandarin and English, in particular how these languages are structured and acquired as a linguistic system, and how they function socio-linguistically in the local community, the region and the world.Possessing analytical and critical thinking capabilities and a sufficient set of research skills for work and postgraduate study.Being linguistically competent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English for work and postgraduate study.Developing an appreciation and knowledge of Modern Languages for intercultural communication.CareerWith solid training in linguistics and wide exposure to diverse disciplines, our graduates are in a strong position to pursue careers in language education, business and public administration, interpretation and translation, journalism, media and communication-related services, computer language processing and language engineering research, speech therapy, brain and cognitive science research.Those wishing to further their studies may consider our postgraduate programmes. Some of our graduates from these programmes also received competitive scholarships to further their studies in prestigious universities abroad. I want to find another Bachelor Course
    Undergraduate students in the Linguistics programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong are exposed to various modern languages, and concepts of language diversity and socio-linguistic variation. Such exposure will enable students to better understand their present position as bilinguals, and increase their awareness of the rich cultural heritages of the community.

    Disciplines

    Language StudiesLinguistics

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Other Requirements

    1GCE-AL / International-AL: 3AL / 2AL+2AS in one sitting (All grades must be obtained from examinations taken within a twelve-month period.)International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Other high school qualifications: A recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them for admission to a university in the country / region where such qualification is originatedCompleted at least one year of undergraduate study at a recognised universityCompleted at least one year of study leading to the qualification of associate degree / higher diploma or its equivalent

    Fee Information

    Linguistics

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong