Overview

With three inter-related strands - Contemporary Literature in English, Applied Linguistic Studies and Language Studies - the BA (Hons) Contemporary English Studies emphasises language proficiency and a level of academic excellence that can lead on to further studies in the discipline.

Key features

Unlike other language programmes in Hong Kong, the Contemporary English Studies (Honours) programme from Lingnan University views English Studies holistically, making connections between language and literature at every opportunity. It introduces students to, and prepares them for, English as a mode of thinking that encompasses literary, linguistic and practical aspects. This is done in the context of “World English”, not merely looking at things from British or North American perspectives.

Therefore, the courses focus on English literature with contemporary resonance, and the language as it is currently used in Hong Kong and around the world.

Career Opportunity

The Department is known for its teaching and research excellence particularly in such areas as drama and performance, life writing and argumentative writing, metaphor and semiotics, critical discourse and digital literacy. Therefore, graduates have the chance to enter a range of careers where the combination of communication skills, language ability and cultural awareness is important. This includes sectors like financial services, the legal profession and education.

Many graduates have also gone on to postgraduate studies in English literature, linguistics or language studies and have a track record of research excellence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Phonetics

Literary Analysis

The Process of Science

China in World History

Chinese Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

British Studies View 6 other Bachelors in British Studies 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

a degree or a sub-degree awarded by a recognised post-secondary institution;
Grade E or above in both Advanced Supplementary (AS) Level Use of English (UE) and Chinese Language and Culture (CLC); PLUS Grade E or above in two Advanced Level (AL) subjects OR Grade E or above in one AL subject and in two AS Level subjects other than UE and CLC in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); or
other acceptable non-local qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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160000 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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