Programme Overview

Mode of Programme	Full-time / Part-time
Minimum No. of Credits Required	27
Minimum Programme Length	Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years
Maximum Programme Length	Full-time: 2.5 years; Part-time: 5 years
Class Schedule	Weekday evenings and/or Saturday afternoons. Evening classes normally start at 7:00 pm. Saturday classes normally start at 2:00 pm.Class schedule is subject to change and the final decision rests with the University.
Medium of Instruction	English is the primary medium of instruction, which is supplemented by Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua) in all areas of the curriculum. Exceptions are Chinese language modules, which are taught in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua).
Tuition fee	Tuition fee will be calculated on a credit unit basis. For 2024/25 intake, the typical tuition fee for 27 credits will be around HK$113,535 for local students and HK$142,020 for non-local students. For information about scholarships, please click here.
QF Level	6
QR Registration No.:	18/000854/L6
Registration Validity Period:	08/11/2018 To 31/08/2028
Area of Study (QR)	Languages and Related Studies

Applicants are required to fulfill the following entrance requirements for admission:

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent; and
Documentary evidence demonstrating English proficiency (Level 4 or above in HKDSE English Language; TOEFL ≥ 550 (paper-based), ≥ 213 (computer-based), ≥ 79 (internet-based); IELTS ≥ 6.5; CET 6 ≥ 430; TEM-4 ≥ 70; or equivalent)

Applicants may be required to take an entry test and/or interview. Preference will be given to applicants with a translation/business/law background.

Application deadline for January 2025 intake is 28 October 2024 (for non-local applicants) and 31 December 2024 (for local applicants). Application deadline for for September 2025 intake is 30 June 2025 (for non-local applicants) and 22 August 2025 (for local applicants). Please access the online application here.