Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Modern linguistics is the study of human languages in all aspects, ranging from structural to social, cognitive and educational concerns. Our MA in Linguistics degree for graduate students aims to provide postgraduate training for potential research students, in-service teachers and other language-related professionals such as editors and speech therapists. The programme provides an important forum for staff and postgraduates to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field and to contribute to its advancement.

HKU Linguistics graduates are well-rounded linguists who combine a scientific approach to language with the humanities and social sciences. Whether you want to pursue a career in linguistic research, engage professionally with the language processing, computation or publishing, or aim for leading roles in education management, you will find our program an excellent platform to gain state-of-the art knowledge of the field. Our approach encourages participation in exciting debates with peers and senior researchers alike.

The objectives of the programme are:

to engage students in the field of linguistics, including its scientific, social and human aspects;
to offer postgraduate level education to those who wish to engage as professionals in the study of languages, bilingualism and multilingualism; and
to train postgraduate students to conduct research on human language, its theories, empirical methods and applications.

This is achieved by completion of taught courses, and experience with independent research in linguistics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Modern linguistics is the study of human languages in all aspects, ranging from structural to social, cognitive and educational concerns. Our MA in Linguistics degree for graduate students aims to provide postgraduate training for potential research students, in-service teachers and other language-related professionals such as editors and speech therapists. The programme provides an important forum for staff and postgraduates to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field and to contribute to its advancement.

HKU Linguistics graduates are well-rounded linguists who combine a scientific approach to language with the humanities and social sciences. Whether you want to pursue a career in linguistic research, engage professionally with the language processing, computation or publishing, or aim for leading roles in education management, you will find our program an excellent platform to gain state-of-the art knowledge of the field. Our approach encourages participation in exciting debates with peers and senior researchers alike.

The objectives of the programme are:

to engage students in the field of linguistics, including its scientific, social and human aspects;
to offer postgraduate level education to those who wish to engage as professionals in the study of languages, bilingualism and multilingualism; and
to train postgraduate students to conduct research on human language, its theories, empirical methods and applications.

This is achieved by completion of taught courses, and experience with independent research in linguistics.

Admission Requirements

A good bachelor's degree of this University, or equivalent qualifications.
Candidates may be invited to take a writing test and/or attend an interview.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

33,492

International

Starts from

33,492

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