BA (Hons) in Language Studies with Information Analytics* - 4 Years | PolyU SPEED

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies with Information Analytics* - Full-time 4 Years

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies with Information Analytics* - Full-time 4 Years

Programme Code

84301-LSA

Medium of Instruction

English [except for subjects have to be taught in Chinese (Cantonese/Putonghua)]

Scheme Leader

Dr DENG, Chunrao Jessica

BA (SCNU); MEd (K.U.Leuven); PhD (H.K.)

Programme Leader

Dr LU, Wen Melody

BA (H.K.), MA (EdUHK), MPhil, PhD (H.K.);國家語委普通話水平測試(一級乙等)

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee

Academic Division

Division of Languages and Communication

Normal Duration

4 Years

Remark

*The programme title is currently under review.

Programme Features

Scheme Features

  • Your biliterate and trilingual proficiency will be developed through practical theories and training.
  • You can participate in local and non-local internships, including working as a Chinese or English editor.
  • You can take part in overseas language and cultural exchange tours to gain international experience.
  • You can join practical language training developed in collaboration with industry.

 

Programme Features

  • Empowers you to excel in language applications and data analysis through training fusing linguistic mastery with cutting-edge technology
  • Keeps you abreast of the most up-to-date and trending applications through subjects such as Computational Approaches to Language Analysis
  • Equips you for future careers through hands-on training and practical knowledge in AI and other emerging digital tools catering to both English and Chinese communication contexts

 

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Future Prospects

Given the booming trend of language-technology integration, LSA graduates are trained to enjoy a wide array of career and further study opportunities in tomorrow’s growing fields.

 

Career Prospects

  • LSA graduates can work in content creation, editing, education, research, translation and AI-related fields

 

Further Study Opportunities

  • LSA graduates can pursue master’s degrees in language studies, translation, and language data science at PolyU, HKU, CUHK, University of Essex (UK), and University of Eastern Finland, etc.

Programme Structure

The programme of study  consists of at least 120 credits. All students are also required to complete 300 hours of non-credit-bearing Work-Integrated Education component.

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Entrance Requirements

For HKDSE qualification holders:

  • Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language;
  • Level 2 in Mathematics;
  • “Attained” level in Citizenship and Social Development; and
  • Level 2 or “Attained” level in one elective.

 

For holders of other qualifications:  

  • The equivalents of the above requirements.

 

For those who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but have reached the age of 25 before 1 September in the admission year, they may apply as “mature” applicants. They must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.

Enquiries

Hotline:3746 0900
WhatsApp (Admission):3746 0334
Admissions enquiries:ug.admission@speed-polyu.edu.hk