Language Studies PhD in Hong Kong (SAR)

Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, has one of the strongest economies in the world. It is also a highly-populated area, with people of all nationalities living and working here. Universities in Hong Kong are ranked among the best in Asia and shine in areas like Business (especially MBAs) and Medicine. Students can choose from a wide range of English-taught programmes, and they have high chances of receiving financial support — the local government and universities offer many scholarships to attract top students. English is an official language, which should make it easy to travel around, explore monuments and amusement parks and discover the beauty of this technologically advanced region.

Language Studies degrees focus on two main aspects: the first is teaching students at least one foreign language, like English, German, French, Spanish, etc. The second is exploring the structure and functions of language and communication and their impact on human societies. Future graduates develop communication, analytical and research skills and find work as translators, interpreters, copywriters, editors, journalists, teachers, etc.