Taught Postgraduate Programmes

The aim of the MA Scheme in Chinese, Linguistics and Translation is to develop the intellectual, critical and imaginative abilities of students in relation to a particular body of subject matters. It is conceived and designed as an advanced course of intellectual training in modern linguistics, Chinese and translation, geared to Hong Kong society with relevance to a variety of professions. It helps the students to learn the basic knowledge necessary for these professions and the ways to apply that knowledge to their work.

The MA Scheme consists of seven MA programmes. Each programme has its own curriculum and handles its own admissions.

This programme aims to draw upon the strengths of CBS in language-mediated communication, sign-mediated communication, bilingual & cross-cultural communication as well as China studies to cultivate and equip students with attributes that are essential for a successful career in corporate communication.
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This programme is an advanced programme of academic training in modern Chinese linguistics. It is tailored to Hong Kong society, providing its graduates with skills and knowledge that are relevant to a variety of professions.
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This programme helps students to acquire knowledge related to Chinese language, literature and culture, and to gain the skills necessary for teaching Chinese, and the ability to apply this knowledge to their work.
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This programme builds on the diversity of students' prior experiences and extends their knowledge of Chinese language, Chinese literature and Chinese culture in order to develop their learning and teaching skills, enabling them to develop a promising career in Chinese language education.
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This programme offers a broad-based curriculum with intensive training, which prepares students for future professional specialisations. Students are equipped with advanced knowledge and career-enhancing skills that are in great demand in both the private and public sectors.
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This programme helps students to acquire basic knowledge in Chinese language, literature and culture, the know-how of teaching Chinese as a second language, and the necessary skills needed for teaching Chinese to non-Chinese-speaking students.
It is Included in EDB’s "Professional Enhancement Grant Scheme for Chinese Teachers (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language)".
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The programme develops the intellectual, critical and imaginative abilities of students in relation to Chinese language education. Specifically, it aims to develop students' awareness of and sensitivity to the differences between Chinese and other languages, and the differences between Chinese culture and other cultures. It builds on the diversity of experience that students bring to the programme and facilitates their professional development by extending their knowledge of Chinese language, Chinese literature and Chinese culture to enhance their learning and teaching skills.
It is Included in EDB’s "Professional Enhancement Grant Scheme for Chinese Teachers (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language)".
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This is a full-time postgraduate programme launched in September 2013. The curriculum is designed to meet locally and internationally recognised standards with a good mix of traditional lectures, Problem Based Learning (PBL) tutorials and clinical practices. MST is an entry-level professional qualification. After successfully completing the programme, MST graduates are recognized as qualified for speech therapy practice.
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This programme aims to explore the intersection between the fields of AI and humanities and combine the technical aspects of generative AI with critical insights from the humanities to prepare students for a wide range of emerging roles that require a nuanced understanding of AI’s impact on human history and culture, communication, and creativity.
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