Overview

Explore new ideas and unlock international perspectives through your encounters with this English degree programme from The Chinese University of Hong Kong—as a language, culture(s) and literature.

Key Facts

Selecting from courses in literature, linguistics and creative writing, you have the opportunity to design your own academic journey and pursue your personal interests. Our flexible curriculum, stimulating double-major options, and transformative Oxford Summer Programme provide a solid academic foundation, while expanding your international horizons. Join us and find your voice in a global language.

Career Prospects

Our English programme opens not one, but many career pathways. Graduates have a strong foundation in analytical and creative thinking, cultural awareness and interpersonal communication. These highly adaptable skills are coveted by employers in diverse sectors, such as business, education, government, the arts and the media. Our graduates exemplify the versatility and influence of our programme, finding success in a variety of fields

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Grammatical Structure of English
Drama in Performance
Literature and Human Rights
Nineteenth-Century Novels on Screen
Song and Poetry: The Literature of Song and Song-Writing
Existentialism and Literature
Modern and Contemporary Drama

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

123 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Language Studies View 21 other Bachelors in Language 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE-AL / International-AL / IB / Other high school qualifications

Post-secondary qualifications

Have other exceptional achievements which merit admission.

Language Proficiency
For more information, please visit the University's admissions website

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

214000 HKD / year

≈ 214000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Facts

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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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