During the four years of study, students will need to complete 200 credits of courses:
- 190 credits in the two major subjects, namely English and Education
- 10 credits of general education
The core courses in the major areas include:
- Language studies (90 credits): This includes Grammar, Sociolinguistics, Semantics, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis and Stylistics and explorations of the past, present and future of English, and the role of creativity in everyday and literary language use
- English Language Proficiency courses (25 credits): These courses provide a foundation for the language studies and education courses
- Education studies (75 credits): This covers areas such as educational psychology, curriculum studies, sociology of education, special educational needs, information technology in education, professional issues and English language teaching methodology
- General education (10 credits) Students may choose to study the designated courses in Science, Social Science, Computing or Business according to their own interest
There are various admission routes to the programme. For latest specific entrance requirements and application, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions website HERE.
- JUPAS Admission Requirements
The university general entrance requirement of 3-3-2-2-2 is applicable.
A good command of English language, usually pitched at Level 4 or above on HKDSE, will facilitate studying in the programme.
Applicants must attend an admission interview and perform well.
- Senior Year Entry – Admission Requirements
To enter Year Two Entry of the double-degree programme, a candidate should
a) hold a relevant* Higher Diploma or Associate Degree or its equivalent,
b) be proficient in the English language, and
c) perform satisfactorily in an admission interview.
*Relevancy is to be judged based on the coverage and results of courses related to English language studies in the HD/AD programme
Students will have the chance to participate in a wide range of exchange and immersion programmes at E&L.
*Financial support from QEM Fund will be provided. The amount of support each participant will receive depends on the fund available and the size of participants in that particular year.
Students may also apply for other scholarships, such as, Reaching Out Award (EDB) and Scheme for Subsidy on Exchange.
Intercultural Pragmatics Course
Destination: University of Warwick, Coventry, UK 
Duration: 3.5 weeks during late May to mid June
Fees: Estimated to be HKD7,700 (tuition fees excluded)
Description: The IP course is an overseas 5-credit bearing course which enables students to gain insights into pragmatics with a particular focus on intercultural aspects.
English Language and Culture Immersion Programme
(Warwick Immersion Programme)
Destination: University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
Duration: 3 weeks during late May to mid June
Fees: Estimated to be HKD24,000
Description: Warwick Immersion Programme is a stimulating and enjoyable programme. Participants stay in homestays, attend seminars and workshops, and pay visits to famous sites such as the birthplace of Shakespeare.
Japan Cultural Immersion Programme
Destination: Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan 
Duration: 2 weeks in early June
Fees: Estimated to be HKD11,000
Description: The 2-week programme aims at giving students a taste of Japanese culture, education system and Japanese university life. It includes lectures, field trips and homestay at rural areas.
UBC Summer Study Tour
Destination: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 
Duration: 4 weeks either between June and July or between July and August
Fees: Estimated to be HKD30,000
Description: It is a 4-week academic programme offered by various faculties at UBC. Students can choose courses related to their studies or courses outside their discipline of studies.
Students, who fulfilled the stipulated requirements set by EDB, are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) provided by the HKSAR Government. For details of the scheme and eligibility, please visit https://www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.
The University offers entrance scholarship to outstanding new students without requiring them to apply. Successful students may be awarded again in subsequent years of study, subject to outstanding performance at HKMU.
A number of donated scholarships are available for students demonstrating academic merit or improvement. For more details, please visit the Students Affairs Office (SAO) website:
www.ouhk.edu.hk/sao.
Admissions & Enrolment Office (Undergraduate), Registry
Tel. (852) 3120 2589
Fax. (852) 2406 2155
Email: regadmug@hkmu.edu.hk
Programme enquiries, School of Education and Languages
Tel. (852) 2768 5811
Email: el_adm@hkmu.edu.hk
Lo Tsz Yui, graduated in 2020 | a primary school teacher
Ms Jenny Ng
