Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English

The BA (Hons) in English provides students with a solid foundation in the linguistic, literary and cultural aspects of the English language and competence in translating and interpreting between English and Chinese. It achieves this through the four fields of studies: Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Translation.

Aims and Objectives 

The aims and objectives of the programme are:

  • To strengthen productive skills in written and spoken English
  • To provide broad educational exposure which encourages bilingual competence and multicultural sensitivity and development
  • To stimulate intellectual growth through providing an educationally generalist programme
  • To encourage student exploration of cultural heritages through critical analyses of English language and literatures in English
  • To initiate students to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge in the hybrid, web-like and complex 21st century
Overview
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Degree
CATEGORY
English & Other Languages
Intakes and Duration
September
4 years
Fees
Application fee
HKD600.00
Tuition Fee
HKD77,132.00
Entry Requirements
Graduated from HKSYU International Foundation Year Programme
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GCE
at least two A-level subjects (two AS-level subjects are considered to be equivalent to one A-level subject) at Grade E or above (excluding Chinese)
IB
overall score 24 points or more
STPM
at least three passes at C or above
UEC
a maximum of 15 points over 6 academic subjects; or equivalent
English requirement
A minimum of 5.5 IELTS
English requirement
A minimum of 79 in TOEFL iBT
English requirement
A minimum of 105 in Duolingo English Test; or equivalent
Subjects
English & Other Languages

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