Applied Korean Language

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

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

Local Articulation

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

• Bachelor of Arts, The University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, The University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Korean Studies, The University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies, The University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Language and Speech Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language Applications, City University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television and Broadcasting, City University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Politics, City University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies, City University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, 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:

Korea

• Kyung Hee University

Many of our graduates have been admitted to various programmes of the following universities in Korea:

Korea University

• Department of Korean Language and Literature
• Department of Chinese Language and Literature
• Department of Economics
• School of Media & Communication

Kyung Hee University

• Department of Korean Language and Literature
• Department of English Interpretation and Translation
• Department of Cultural Tourism Management

Ewha Womans University

• Department of Korean Language and Literature

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

• Department of Korean Language and Literature
• Department of English Interpretation and Translation
• Division of Chinese Language, Literature and Culture
• College of International and Area Studies

Konkuk University

• Department of Media & Communication
• Department of Digital Culture & Contents

Hanyang University

• Department of Media and Communication

Dongguk University

• Major of English Language, Interpretation and Translation

Students who take Internship (Languages and Communication) as elective will be arranged to be placed at hotels, travel agencies, Korean restaurants, Korean international schools, etc. for internship on customer service, tourist guiding, teaching or other related works for at least 60 hours.

Student Sharing 2017 (Chinese Version Only)

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

Our students joined the 3-week Korean language study tour in Korea universities. The Korean learning was relaxed and happy.

Learning Support

CUSCS has online Korean Language Education and Culture Centre in order to support students in studying Korean and studying in Korea. For more information, please visit KLECC website.

Mode of Delivery

This is a taught programme. Some modules will be supplemented by on-line materials whenever appropriate. Assignments and course materials will be another important means to help students' to acquire the language skills.

Medium of Instruction

Medium of teaching will be in Korean, Chinese, and English as deemed appropriate. Learning materials will be in Korean, 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﹕38H121958
CEF Course Name﹕Higher Diploma in Applied Korean Language

Enquiries

Tel: 2209 7799
Email: HD_TST@scs.cuhk.edu.hk

Local Applicants : $73,080 / per year

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

• Applied Korean Language students join an exchange tour to immerse themselves in Korean culture and learn the Korean language (Chinese Version Only)
• Higher Diploma Programme in Applied Korean Language helps students realise their dreams (Chinese Version Only)
• 106 Students and Graduates Receive HKSAR Self-Financing Post-Secondary Scholarship (Chinese Version Only)
• 【畢業出路】曾輟學香港女生重返校園進修　考獲獎學金赴韓升學 (來源自: Topick hket)
• 重返校園讀夜校及進修韓語　女生獲奬學金赴韓國慶熙大學留學 (Source: Hong Kong 01)
• Alumna Swank Lai: How Learning Korean Paved the Way for Becoming a Slashie (Chinese Version Only)
• 奮發時刻 DSE (Source: RTHK, Interview time: 31:10-52:30)