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** This programme will not be offered in 2024-25 **
  • More than 75% of our graduates attain N2 level or above in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test;
  • With the provision of professional Japanese courses in both academic and commercial fields, the successful articulation to famous universities in Japan is demonstrated;
  • The only one at the sub-degree level in Hong Kong that offers overseas internship as an individual course;
  • More than 86% students joined study tour or internship in Japan in 2019;
  • A diversity of teaching and learning activities offered and students are well supported by scholarships;
  • Offer scholarship and the opportunity to study at Kyoto Notre Dame University (a women's university) for a semester with block exemption granted upon successful completion of the study.
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  CUSCS HD in Applied Japanese Language
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''From interacting with CUSCS students through lectures of intensive courses and summer courses, the impression is that the Japanese language ability of CUSCS students is in general remarkably high. They understand the lectures of university level without problems. They listen to the lectures with critical minds, and demonstrate interests in Japanese language, culture, and history. Students' good performance is the result of the efforts of CUSCS teaching team members, not only they do their best to enhance students' Japanese language abilities, but also make students acquire and develop the "true academic ability", hence students can proceed with confidence in any streams they have chosen after graduation.''

Honorary Advisor 
Dr. Koyama Satoru
(Kyushu University)

Programme Information

Admission Requirements
Applicants should fulfill any one of the following requirements:
  • Level 2 in five subjects* in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination including Chinese Language# and English Language, or equivalent; or
  • Pass in one A Level or two AS Level subjects, plus five passes in HKCEE including Level 2/ Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
  • Satisfactory completion of the Diploma Yi Jin or Diploma of Applied Education Programme; or
  • Aged 21 or above

If one of the five subjects is 'Citizenship and Social Development', the admission requirement will be "Attained" for 'Citizenship and Social Development'  and Level 2 in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language.

A maximum of two Applied Learning subjects, excluding Applied Learning Chinese (ApL(C)), can be used in the application. "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" Level in Applied Learning subjects will be considered as equivalent to Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 in HKDSE subjects respectively.

Applied Learning Chinese (ApL(C)) will be accepted as an alternative Chinese Language qualification for admission consideration for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) DSE candidates.

Note: Interview is required.

Programme Structure

This programme will be offered on a two-year full-time basis, and based on a credit unit system.

Programme Structure Details
Progression Path

Local Articulation

In recent years, our graduates have been admitted to the following UGC-funded or self-funded Undergraduate Degree Programmes offered by local universities:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies, The University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Marketing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History, City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Asian and International Studies, , City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business Communication with Japanese, School of Continuing and Professional Education, The City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language Applications, The City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Liberal Studies Teaching, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Geography and Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Liberal Studies Teaching, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Liberal Studies Teaching, Hong Kong Baptist University

Study Overseas

Arrangements have been established with a number of overseas institutions for graduates to articulate to their bachelor degree programmes in related disciplines:

Japan

Many of our graduates have been admitted to the following overseas universities.

Japan
Taiwan
Internship Programmes and Field Trips
Part of the programme requirements, students who undertake internship have to undergo 60 hours of training in the field of languages and communication or other related industries in Hong Kong or overseas. Students will be arranged to be placed at publishing houses, travel agencies, cultural organizations, government organizations, hotels, etc. for practicum on customer service, translation, interpretation, tourist guiding, teaching, etc. related works.

Internship in Japan








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Overseas Exchange & Learning Programmes

Japanese language study tour is the most popular learning activity for students. Classes will be arranged to learn Japanese in Japan in summer. Students not only put into practice on what has been learned from the programme, but also experience Japanese culture and expand their horizons. Students can gain fruitful experience during their 2-year Japanese study at CUSCS.

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Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies













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General Information

Mode of Delivery

This programme will be delivered mainly by face-to-face instruction. Some modules will be supplemented by on-line materials whenever appropriate. Homework and course materials will be another important means to help students to acquire the language skills.

Medium of Instruction

Lectures are conducted in Japanese, English and Cantonese. Learning materials are in Japanese, English and Chinese as deemed appropriate.

Assessment Methods

The performance of participants is monitored and assessed by a variety of assessment methods, such as projects, class participation, assignments, tests and examinations.

Class Location

CUSCS Learning Centres

CEF Course Code and Course Name

CEF Course Code﹕38H12194A
CEF Course Name﹕Higher Diploma in Applied Japanese Language

Qualification Framework

This course is recognised under the Qualification Framework (QF)

QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 12/000696/4
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2012 To On-going

Enquiries

Tel: 3943 9199
Email: HD_TKO@scs.cuhk.edu.hk

Tuition Fee

Local Applicants :  $73,080/ per year

Non-local Applicants : $83,080/ per year

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