Program Overview

Master of Arts in Chinese Linguistics

The Master of Arts in Chinese Linguistics is an advanced programme of intellectual training in modern Chinese linguistics, geared to Hong Kong society with relevance to various professions.

Programme Aims

This programme aims to convey a rigorous body of up-to-date knowledge in linguistics and strives to link that knowledge to the natural language situation in Hong Kong. It facilitates linguistic insights related to the use of Chinese in Hong Kong, sensitizes students to the theoretical implications of practical linguistic problems faced by professional users of Chinese in Hong Kong, and enhances their abilities to approach and solve such language-related problems from a background of expert knowledge.

Programme Details

• Entrance Year: Sept 2026
• Programme Code: 72017
• Stream Code:
  • CLF (Full-time)
  • CLP (Part-time)
• Mode of Study: Mixed Mode
• Normal Duration:
  • 1 or 1.5 years (Full-time)
  • 3 years (Part-time)
• Fund Type: Self-Financed
• Credits Required for Graduation: 31
• Tuition Fees: HK$6,900 per credit
• Note: No credit fee will be charged for the 1-credit subject CBS5T01 Professional Ethics and Academic Integrity

Admission

• Local Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2026
• Non-Local Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2026
• Early Round and Main Round: Details not specified

Programme Leader

• Prof. Tao Ran

Remarks

• This programme is offered on both full-time and part-time bases to give students maximum flexibility to engage in full-time or part-time study loads.
• Under normal circumstances, full-time and part-time students are able to complete the programme within 1 or 1.5 years and 3 years respectively.
• Students who wish to extend their studies beyond normal duration can submit such request to the Department for consideration.
• Applicants are required to choose either full-time or part-time study on application for admission to the programme.
• Students who study full-time are required to take a minimum of 9 credits per semester.
• This programme is offered within the Master of Arts Scheme in Chinese, Linguistics and Translation.

Notes to Applicants

• Applications can be made to our postgraduate programmes without any agency service.
• Applicants are required to apply online.
• Please note that all fields in the application forms should be filled. We will not consider applications that do not provide details of academic qualifications.