Master of Arts in AI and Technology-assisted Language Teaching (Mixed-mode)

• Language competencies essential for expanding employment opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Asian educational settings
• Cutting-edge knowledge and skills for effective integration of AI-powered pedagogical tools and other technological innovations in language education
• 21st century skills to meet the evolving demands for pedagogical innovations and interdisciplinary collaboration in the Education 5.0 era 
• Hands-on experience with the latest AI-powered educational tools and platforms

Career Prospects 

• Language teachers, educational technologists, instructional designers, language education researchers, government and policy professionals, journalists, editors, learning data analysts

Further Study Opportunities

• Upon completion of this programme, graduates may: 
  ⮚ pursue doctoral degree programmes such as EdD and PhD in both local and international universities. 
  ⮚ further their studies in a recognised teacher training programme majoring in the relevant language subject (English or Chinese) offered by different local or international organisations, such as Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

Students are required to complete 11 subjects for a total of 31 credits* with satisfactory results as well as passing an e-learning course (non-credit bearing), namely “Understanding China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, P.R.C.”, to fulfil the National Education Requirement in order to obtain a master’s degree.
 
Classes will be scheduled on weekdays and / or weekends, both during the day and / or evening, to provide flexibility. They may also be arranged in block teaching format. Please plan accordingly to ensure your availability.

The subject list below will be reviewed from time to time and will be updated without prior notice. 

# Offering of any elective subjects is subject to sufficient enrolment. 

* Individual students who have not fulfilled the English language requirements before admission are required to take an additional Adjunct English subject (3 credits). Please refer to the “Entrance Requirements” section for details. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the “My Graduation Requirements” accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches.  Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.

Holders of a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, preferably language or communication-related disciplines. 

 
Notes: 

1. An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:
   1. An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
   2. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR
   3. Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments

Individual cases may be considered on their own merit, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.

2. An applicant who is not a native speaker of Chinese must pass an interview and a written test to demonstrate good Chinese competence. 
3. An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/ she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant.  He/ she must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.