Overview

Programme Information

Students in the English (Applied English Linguistics) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which should make original contributions to Applied English Linguistics.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Courses: Guided Research / Thesis Research
Students are expected to have a good command of English, the official language of the thesis.
In addition to the thesis, students must pass two qualifying examinations within a specified period of time before they can be advanced to PhD candidature.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Clearing Round: March 31
Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have majored in Linguistics, or a language-related field.
Applicants who do not hold a Master’s degree awarded by this University or a recognized university are required to have completed the first-year course of study of the Master’s programme before they are considered for admission.
Applicants for PhD degrees in English (Applied English Linguistics) should have had at least one year of professional experience in a relevant field.

Please submit the following materials:

Master’s Thesis, or a sample of research paper;

A 1,500-word research proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.

42,100 HKD per year

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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