Master of Arts in Applied Chinese with Language Technologies (Mixed-mode)

The programme equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical competencies in Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, and language technology. The programme aims to meet the growing demand for professionals with combined linguistic and technological skills in fields such as language services, media and cultural industries, education, and research. 

• Balanced Curriculum Design: Integrating Chinese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and AI-assisted Language Studies.
• Practical Technology Application: Specialised training in applying language technology to Chinese language analysis.
• Chinese-Medium Specialisation: Advanced disciplinary and technical training delivered entirely through Chinese.

Thus, the programme strategically equips graduates with deep linguistic knowledge and professional language technology competencies—a unique combination preparing them for diverse roles in media and communication, cultural industries, education, and research. 

Future Prospects

The advancement of language technologies and artificial intelligence has created growing demand for professionals who can bridge linguistics expertise with language technologies. This programme prepares graduates for roles that combine language skills with technology across a range of industries. 

Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in the following areas:

Language Technology and AI Industries
Roles include language data specialists, AI language trainers, computational linguistics assistants, and language technology consultants in tech companies and research institutions.

Language Services and Research
Career paths include translation and localisation professionals, language consultants, linguistic researchers, and community language services, as well as further academic study at MPhil/PhD level.

Media, Content Development, and Cultural Industries
Opportunities include digital content creators, cultural project coordinators, social media strategists, and cultural researchers in media organisations, cultural institutions, and creative industries.

Education and Technology-Enhanced Learning
Graduates can pursue careers as educational technology specialists, curriculum developers, language educators (with technology integration), and instructional designers in schools, universities, and EdTech enterprises.

With this unique combination of linguistic depth and technological proficiency, graduates are well-positioned for diverse roles in Hong Kong and beyond.

Further Study Opportunities

Upon completion of this programme, graduates may:

• Pursue MPhil or doctoral degree programmes, such as PhD or professional doctorate programmes, in fields related to Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, language technologies, computational linguistics, and digital humanities at universities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas.
• Continuously advance their professional knowledge and skills through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, including seminars, workshops, and professional certification programmes in language technology, education, and related industries.

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 in Chinese language or 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 is required to have satisfactorily completed at least one tertiary-level Chinese course of 30 hours or above which includes substantial written Chinese elements.
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.