Overview

Characteristics of the Linguistics and Translations program at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:

Leveraging the combined strengths of linguistics and translation to create a synergy of theories, applications and professional training; and

capitalising on advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) to prepare language professionals for digital applications across a wide range of language-related professions (e.g. machine translation/interpreting, automatic tools for text and speech processing).

Career Prospects

With their high language proficiency and competence in technology, BALT graduates can develop careers in various professions, local and overseas, including but not limited to:

Linguistics research
Speech sciences+
Translation, interpreting
Administration and management
Education
Corporate communications
Language data analysis
Digital/social media content creation and editing
Social/cultural analysis
Editing and publishing
Civil service
Marketing and sales

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Work Integrated Education (WIE)

Academic and Technical Chinese Writing

Translation for Corporate Communication

Translation for the Media in the Digital Age

Programming and Data Analysis for Language Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00

More details

Local Jupas: 4 December: Deadline for submission of Jupas applications.

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Chinese (Mandarin)

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

126 alternative credits

including 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 7 other Bachelors in Translation & Interpreting 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

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate (IB): A minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level subjects
SAT Reasoning Test/ACT/Advanced Placement Test: A High School (Graduation) Diploma and any one of the following: a total score of 1190 in the SAT Reasoning Test; or an American College Test (ACT) composite score of 24; AND grade 3 in two Advanced Placement (AP) subjects; or a score of 600 in two SAT Subject Tests

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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

175000 HKD / year

≈ 175000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

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Overview

Characteristics of the Linguistics and Translations program at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:

Career Prospects

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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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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