Overview

Language Science and Technology (Honours) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University introduces concepts and theories via pre-class activities, which are accompanied by hands-on in-class practice to consolidate the introduced concepts and theories.

Quick Facts:

To train language professionals with essential technology-enhanced problem-solving skills, preparing them to tackle challenges in the AI-driven job market;
To develop graduates’ competence in utilising technological tools to conduct language science experiments, process and analyse language data, and extract valuable insights from large-scale complex language-based datasets; and
To equip graduates with a broad understanding of fundamental concepts, alongside profession-specific knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as language science, psycholinguistics, neuroscience, AI and computational science, technology-enhanced translation and bilingual business communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Python for Language Analytics
Statistics for Language Studies
Analysis of Language Samples
Translation for Corporate Communication
AI-Supported Interpreting in Business Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

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 22 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

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

For those who are applying on the basis of A-Level qualifications: E in 3 A-Level subjects OR E in 2 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects;

For those who are applying on the basis of International Baccalaureate (IB): a minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level (HL) subjects;

For those who are applying on the basis of other qualifications: an appropriate Diploma passed with credit or an appropriate Higher Certificate from a recognised institution; an appropriate Associate Degree / Higher Diploma from a recognised institution; holder of other non-local qualifications (please refer to our Guidelines on Non-local Qualifications for more details about our general requirements for such qualifications)

Satisfy the English Language Requirement.

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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

200000 HKD / year

≈ 200000 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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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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