MPhil in English (Applied English Linguistics)

CUHK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

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24 monthsProgramme duration

5,723 USDTuition Fee/year

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.Phil. in Applied English Linguistics offers training in applied linguistics research. The required course in theoretical linguistics includes a survey of phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic analyses, as well as historical linguistics with specific reference to English. The required courses in applied linguistics cover the major interdisciplinary branches of language studies that address practical language-related problems: psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and second language learning/acquisition. Students are also required to take a course in research methods in which they develop their research proposal. In addition, the programme provides electives on current applied linguistics in such areas as curriculum design and materials preparation, discourse and pragmatics, second language pedagogy, evaluation and testing, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), second language classroom research, intercultural communication, and second language writing. Students are expected to seek an understanding of language?related problems in their research, which should lead to original contributions to the field of applied linguistics. This programme is intended for those who have a good undergraduate degree in a language-related field and have a strong interest in applied linguistics research. M.Phil. students with an outstanding performance may, upon completion of their M.Phil. course work, be recommended for advancement to the Ph.D. in Applied English Linguistics programme, subject to the approval of the Graduate Panel and the Graduate School.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

79+

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

IELTS

For the Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Music Programme, the applicant shall have:

graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor’s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School (http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk), applicants should

normally possess an honours degree in English or a language-related field OR possess a good honours degree in subjects other than English;
submit an 800-word research proposal; and
satisfy the Graduate Panel with a strong interest and sound knowledge in Applied English Linguistics.

Preference will be given to applicants who

have an honours degree taken from English-mediated programme; and
have a year or more of relevant professional experience.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview to assess their linguistic abilities and academic competence in Applied English Linguistics.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic

Starts from

5,723 USD

International

Starts from

5,723 USD

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