Admissions Requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School (http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk), applicants should

1. normally possess an honours degree in English or a language-related field OR possess a good honours degree in subjects other than English;
2. submit an 800-word research proposal;
3. satisfy the Graduate Panel with a strong interest and sound knowledge in Applied English Linguistics.

Preference will be given to applicants who

1. have an honours degree taken from English-mediated programme;
2. have a year or more of relevant professional experience;

Applicants from outside Hong Kong who are nonnative speakers of English must submit an IELTS or TOEFL result within 2 years.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, which aims to assess their linguistic abilities and academic competence in Applied English Linguistics.