Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Arts in English Language Teaching and Assessment (MA-ELTA) is the only MA programme in Hong Kong that systematically focuses on English language testing and assessment in strategic combination with English teaching. It features:

a high proportion of the programme content in English language testing and assessment, a focus that is not offered elsewhere in Hong Kong
a short-term mini-teaching-practice (mini-practicum) in Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area
update-to-date knowledge in teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and materials development in English
special topics in design and data interpretation of international English tests (e.g., IELTS and TOEFL), language testing for gifted and special needs learners, etc.
broad employment pathways in education, testing agencies, public services, government, and publishing industries
Come and join us in making teaching, testing and assessment meaningful and fruitful for learners!

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Arts in English Language Teaching and Assessment (MA-ELTA) is the only MA programme in Hong Kong that systematically focuses on English language testing and assessment in strategic combination with English teaching. It features:

a high proportion of the programme content in English language testing and assessment, a focus that is not offered elsewhere in Hong Kong
a short-term mini-teaching-practice (mini-practicum) in Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area
update-to-date knowledge in teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and materials development in English
special topics in design and data interpretation of international English tests (e.g., IELTS and TOEFL), language testing for gifted and special needs learners, etc.
broad employment pathways in education, testing agencies, public services, government, and publishing industries
Come and join us in making teaching, testing and assessment meaningful and fruitful for learners!

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

79+

A bachelor’s degree in a discipline in or closely related to liberal arts or humanities components from a recognised university or equivalent

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

15,323 USD

International

Starts from

15,323 USD

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