3943 9199
** This programme will not be offered in 2024-25 **
  • An innovative and comprehensive programme with multiple learning perspectives covering areas of professional communication, linguistics, literature and culture
  • Equip students with solid training in English to facilitate articulation to degree programmes related to English literature, communication, language and cultural studies, and for the work environment
  • Offer internships and the opportunity to participate in overseas English study tours
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CUSCS HD in English Studies
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Programme Information

Admission Requirements
Applicants should fulfill any one of the following requirements:
  • Level 3 in English Language and Level 2 in other four subjects* in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination including Chinese 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 3 in English Language and Level 2 in other three subjects including Chinese 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


More than 80% of HD in English Studies graduates received offers from local or overseas universities in the latest cohort, among them over 60% were admitted to UGC-funded universities (senior-year admission). Overall, our graduates have received offers from more than 16 UGC-funded or self-funded Degree Programmes offered by local universities:

English Language and Literature
  • Bachelor of Arts in English, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies for the Professions, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Studies, City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Literature, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary English Studies, Lingnan University
  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English and Comparative Literature, The Open University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours, The Open University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Linguistics and Speech Science
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language and Speech Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language Applications, City University of Hong Kong
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education in Language Education (English), The University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies (English Major), The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) – Secondary, The Education University of Hong Kong
Interdisciplinary Studies & Other Programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University



Study Overseas

Some of our graduates also received offers from universities overseas. Here is a list of programmes where our graduates are given offers in recent years:

Australia
United Kingdom
Internship Programmes and Field Trips

To enable students to apply what they have learnt in classes, our internship programme assists students' all-rounded development in these three areas:

  1. Voluntary teaching
  2. Community service
  3. Newsletter writing and editing

In the internship programme, students are able to apply what they have learnt from classes in the real working environment, which in turn helps consolidate their knowledge acquired.

In the internship programme, students are able to apply what they have learnt from classes in the real working environment, which in turn helps consolidate their knowledge acquired.

Overseas Exchange & Learning Programmes

During the first summer break, our students can opt for an English Study Tour elective. Birmingham International Summer School at the University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom provides our students with precious immersion experience. Students can meet world-class scholars and improve English communication skills. They are also able to broaden global horizons and enhance cultural awareness.

General Information

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﹕38H122008
CEF Course Name﹕Higher Diploma in English Studies


Enquiries

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

Tuition Fee

Local Applicants : $67,580 / per year

Non-local Applicants : $77,580/ per year

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