BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)

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BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature) admo02 Wed, 06/07/2023 - 16:04

College/School

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Subtitle

文學士(英語語言) (專修: 英語及專業傳意 / 語言及文學)

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Academic Year of Entry

2025/2026

Admission Code

1104 (JS1104)

Indicative Intake Target

Local Places:

25 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)*

Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):

Around 400

Normal Duration of Programme

4 years

Website

https://www.en.cityu.edu.hk/study/undergraduate

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/English.CityU/

Apply Now (URL)

https://banweb.cityu.edu.hk/pls/PROD/hwskalog_cityu.P_DispLoginNon

Programme Leader

Prof. Eric Peter SANDBERG

Associate Professor, Department of English

Remarks

* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions

Admission Scheme

JUPAS Admission

Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission

International Admission

Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission

About Programme

Why BA English?

The programme equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge in English language, literature, and professional communication. Our courses develop students’ ability to analyse critically the English language and its use in a variety of genres, modes, and media. Upon completion of the programme, students will have acquired the skills and attitudes essential for successful communication in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts.

As the programme focuses on developing students' skills in critical thinking and English-language communication, it prepares them for a wide range of professions, including management and administration, editing and publishing, writing, teaching, public relations, advertising, entertainment and the arts.

英語語言文學士專業提供一個獨一無二專業英語及語言文化的課程，訓練學生在多語多文化的工作場合中有創意地善用英語。學生能夠在課堂上學習關於英語，文學和專業傳意的理論和實際知識，從而分析英語在不同文體，模式及媒介上的應用。除必修學科外，此課程提供兩個選修的範疇供學生選擇: 「英語語言及文學*」或「英語及專業傳意」。本課程的宗旨是培養學生的批判性思考和英語溝通技巧，發展學生於行政管理、編輯出版、寫作、教育、公關、廣告及文娛藝術等行業的溝通傳訊技能。

備註:

1) 英語語言文學士課程已納入語文教育及研究常務委員會的豁免英語語文能力要求認可學位課程

2) 英語語言文學士課程 (英語語言及文學)已納入語文教育及研究常務委員會的認可學位課程

Department of English

The Department of English of City University of Hong Kong offers a wide range of courses and programmes in English studies, including English literature and linguistics, English for the business and corporate world, English for the creative professions, English in digital media, English language education, and English for Specific Purposes. Learning at one of the top English departments in the Greater China region¹ is a valuable study opportunity. The Department of English has an international faculty with teachers from around the world.

The Department has an outstanding research and publications record and is a leading centre for English studies in Asia¹. Courses are designed to be challenging, interesting and intellectually stimulating. English studies at City University is an exciting field of study as it connects to many other academic fields. Undergraduate courses in English studies may be combined with business studies, cultural and media studies, linguistics, and many other programmes across the University.

¹According to Quacquarelli Symonds world ranking by subject 2018, the Department is ranked top 100 in English language and literature.

Entrance Requirements

JUPAS Applicants

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

JS1104 BA English
HKDSE Subject	Minimum Level Required
English Language	Level 3
Chinese Language	Level 3
Mathematics	Level 2
Citizenship and Social Development	Attained
Elective 1	Level 3
Elective 2	Level 3

Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following conditions:

level 5 or above in HKDSE English Language
OR
grade C or above in GCEAL/IAL English Literature
OR
grade B or above in GCEOL/GCSE English Language
OR
score of 102 (internet-based test) in TOEFL iBT Test
OR
overall band score of 7 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
OR
other strong evidence of English proficiency

Curriculum Structure

Students can choose between two streams: 1) Language and Literature, or 2) English and Professional Communication. The programme structure consists of programme core courses (required by both streams), core courses for each stream and electives.

Through the programme core subjects, students are introduced to a range of topics and academic areas including applied linguistics, literary studies, professional communication, discourse analysis, language and digital media, cultural studies and creative writing. The stream core subjects provide a more specific engagement with relevant skills and topics while the elective courses allow students to strengthen and develop their areas of interest.

All students will choose to do either a Research Final Year Project or a Professional English Final Year Project as the capstone experience of their university education.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

Global Outreach and Engagements

The programme adopts a global perspective on English and emphasises the importance of intercultural knowledge, effective communication, and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to take part in at least one overseas learning experience (e.g. English language immersion, student exchange or overseas internship) to improve their global awareness and enhance their English communication skills within diverse settings.

Business Community Outreach and Attachments

The programme provides students with hands-on workplace experience of using English and communication skills in real-world corporate and creative settings. The internship course is compulsory for all students and is designed to provide students with a chance to apply the theories and skills they have learnt in the classroom to real-world workplace situations. Previous host organisations include the equestrian events at the Beijing Olympic Games, Reader’s Digest, WorldVision, the Hong Kong Literary Festival, South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd., SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and the American Women's Association.

Note:

BA English is a qualification recognised for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) (English Language). For details, please visit EDB website.

BA English (Language and Literature stream) is listed as one of the Recognised English Major Degree Programmes for the Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers run by the Education Bureau (EDB). Please refer to the EDB website for details.

Useful Links

Department of English
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityUHK Talents Programme

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https://youtu.be/zbGe2rQP3so

Programme Video

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https://www.en.cityu.edu.hk/system/files/2025-03/EN_leaflet 1104.pdf

Programme Leaflet

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https://www.en.cityu.edu.hk/system/files/2025-03/BAEN Brochure 1104 1250A.pdf

Programme Brochure

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