Overview

Key facts

By extending study into two summer vacations, students will be able to complete five years’ work within four years and – one in English Language Teaching and English Language Studies (Honours). The English Language Teaching and Bachelor of English Language Studies (Honours) programme of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University aims to develop a good understanding of the structure, use and learning of the English language, and sound professional knowledge and skills required of an English language teacher.

Features

Graduate in 4 years taking 2 summer terms in Years 2 and 3

Gain working experience and valuable credential at school through the unique internship-cum-teaching practice arrangement lasting for one full semester in Year 3

Participate in a self-financed overseas immersion and credit-bearing program in leading UK universities (e.g. Warwick) with scholarship and bursary plentifully available

Structure

During the four years of study, students will need to complete 200 credits of courses:

185 credits in the two major subjects, namely English and Education

10 credits of general education and outside-discipline courses

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Effective Use of English

The Structure of Modern English: Words and Sentences

The Structure of Modern English: Sounds and Meanings

Child and Adolescent Development

Information Technology of Learning

English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language British Studies

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Hong Kong Metropolitan University and/or in Hong Kong (SAR), please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) qualifications are required to obtain Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, as well as Level 2 or above in Mathematics, Liberal Studies and an elective subject (or equivalent).

Applicants with local academic qualifications other than HKDSE are required to:

Complete Year 1 study of a recognized Associate Degree or Higher Diploma programme; or

Obtain Grade E or above in AS Chinese Language & Culture and Use of English, and 2 AL / 1 AL plus 2 AS / 4 AS subjects in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (or equivalent).

Applicants with non-local academic qualifications are required to obtain:

Grade E or above in 2 AL / 1AL plus 2 AS subjects5 in the General Certificate of Education AL / International AL; or

An overall minimum score of 24 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma; or

Other equivalent overseas academic qualifications (as determined by the University).

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

132140 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 132140 HKD per year during 48 months.
National

101650 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 101650 HKD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English Language Teaching and English Language Studies (Honours).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About