Overview

Studying linguistics offers practical applications with societal impact. Linguistics contribute to language education policies, address language-related social issues, develop AI-driven language technologies, and support those with speech or communication challenges.

The Linguistics and Language Applications major offered by City University of Hong Kong aims to educate students so that they will become language professionals who are familiar with linguistics and language-related applications.

Along the way, students will develop an analytical, critical and creative mind and an open attitude towards people from different cultures. Students will also improve their communication and writing skills, making language learning more efficient and everyday interactions more effective.

Career

This major provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific study of human language. Students will be prepared for careers that require language expertise and language-related computing skills. In addition to opportunities in advanced studies, graduates will have employment prospects in education and research as well as in administrative and executive positions in various public and private sectors.

They will have an important role to play in language and information service sectors of Hong Kong, Greater China, and the world. Moreover, this major is recognized by the Education Bureau as an English language major degree for the purpose of teaching in Hong Kong

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language in Society

Language and Mind

Linguistic Research

Linguistics

Language Technology

Syntax

Semantics

Phonetics

Phonology

Computational Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

121 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 8 other Bachelors in Linguistics in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An IB Diploma for admission to first-year studies. For Advanced Standing I admission, a minimum diploma point score of 30 (out of 45) is required.

Grade 4 or above in English A: Language and Literature (HL/SL) / English A: Literature (HL/SL) / English Literature and Performance (SL) / English B (HL), or

Grade 5 or above in English B (SL), or

a TOEFL score of 79 (Internet-based test), or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

190000 HKD / year

≈ 190000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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