This programme is specifically designed for students who aspire to develop good English communication skills and to explore and analyse the structure and use of English in a range of contexts. Apart from studying courses on English language proficiency, students will also study English language use in different cultural settings, learn about the history of English and investigate its role as a world language.
What you will gain By completing this programme, students will possess:
A high level of both written and spoken English proficiency (average band score for IELTS: 7.0).
In-depth knowledge of the English language system.
A critical ability and practical tools to analyse and appreciate language and literature in context.
Understanding of language and society and the role of English in the world.
Recognized qualifications
A bachelor’s degree as both locally and internationally well recognized as other bachelor’s degrees in Hong Kong.
Recognized by EDB (Education Bureau) as an English language major degree.
Partial exemption from LPAT (Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers).
Fully-qualified English teachers by also obtaining a PGDE, a teacher training qualification.
Programme highlights Overseas immersion programme: learning English and the British culture in a three-week Summer Immersion Programme in the UK Overseas credit-bearing course: studying a 5-credit Intercultural Pragmatics course at the University of Warwick, UK Wide variety of courses: courses on advanced English communication skills, English linguistics, applied English linguistics and English literary studies
Programme Structure
During the four years of study, students will need to complete 160 credits of courses:
95 credits in English linguistics and language studies
25 credits in English proficiency courses
40 credits in general education and courses from other disciplines
Entrance Requirements
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
Exchange & Immersion Programmes
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.
Career Prospects & Further Studies
Career Prospects
The skills gained through a study of the Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours are highly valued in a broad range of careers. Having a well-developed ability to use English and to critically analyse language use will give graduates a competitive edge in a variety of career pathways, including: administration, business, media and teaching.
The degree is recognized by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government as a ‘language major degree’ for the purposes of qualification as an English teacher. In combination with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education majoring in English, the degree grants exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for Teachers of English in Hong Kong.
Further Studies
Many opportunities are available for graduates of the programme to undertake postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and overseas. Some students will continue to study for a Master’s degree by course work or by research in areas such as: linguistics, TESOL, translation and journalism.
Those who wish to enter the teaching profession can pursue their Postgraduate Diploma in Education studies either on a full-time basis or part-time while working full-time as a teacher.
Government’s Subsidy Schemes & Scholarships
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.hkmu.edu.hk/sao.
Sharing
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The English Language Studies programme offered me a supportive environment to learn and apply my English knowledge in various contexts. It has equipped me with in-depth knowledge of English linguistics and English literature to go further. I am forever grateful to the brilliant professors for giving me an unforgettable learning experience. — Avaline GAN Hui-ying (2019 Graduate)(pictured left)
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