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Languages and Communication

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language, Literature and Communication

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Students of the programme will acquire not only the broad-based knowledge on both traditional and modern Chinese language and literature, but also the applied knowledge on communication skills with career-oriented contents. Core courses in Hong Kong literature, linguistics and creative writing encourage students to appreciate their hometown and unique identity within the Chinese community. In response to the multimedia development, mastery in multimedia production ensures that our graduates will stay ahead of the curve in the digital age. In order to enhance students’ competitiveness, internship and subsidized summer study tours are organized every year to enrich the students’ learning experience, strengthen their language skills, and broaden their overseas cultural exposure.

Graduates of the programme will be well-prepared for jobs that demand excellent Chinese writing and presentation skills, such as teaching assistants, editors, playwrights and managers. Coupled with their knowledge in IT and multimedia production, graduates will have a competitive edge in the digital domain where all marketing and sales are delivered and processed on our electronic devices. Graduates of the programme can pursue further study at master’s degree level offered by various local tertiary institutions in Chinese Language, Literature or Culture.

 

FACULTY

Arts and Humanities

 

PROG. CODE

BACHI

 

CAMPUS

Tai Wai

 

QF LEVEL

5

DURATION

4 years or 

2 years (Snr  yr entry)

 

CREDIT POINTS

120 CPS (4 yrs)

60 CPS (2 yrs) 

 

AWARD TYPE

Bachelor Degree

  

 

QR REF/
VALIDITY PERIOD

19/000922/L5 
01/09/2019-31/08/2029

Admission, entry requirements, fees

For admission to bachelor’s degree programmes, applicants must meet the following requirements: 

Year 1 Entry

  Core Subjects Elective Subject(s)
HKDSE Subjects Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Compulsory Part *Citizenship and Social Development Any 1 Elective
Level Requirement 3 3 2 Attained 2
  • Applicants with previous HKDSE subject result of “Liberal Studies” will be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of “Citizenship and Social Development”
  • Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or Module 2 (Level 2), Category C Other Languages (Grade E), and Category B Applied Learning subjects (Attained) are  only accepted for programmes in a relevant disciplinary area.
    OR
  • Other qualifications (e.g. GCE AL, International Baccalaureate, or AP) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Year 2 Entry

  • Holders of a recognized Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in a non-relevant discipline may be eligible for credit transfer of up to 30 credit units on a case-by-case basis and be admitted to Year 2 of a degree programme.

Year 3 Entry

  • Holders of an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in a similar or relevant discipline with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above or equivalent.

Note

For non-Chinese speaking applicants who 

  • have learnt Chinese Language for less than six years while receiving primary and secondary education; OR
  • have learnt Chinese Language for six years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in the local schools, the following language qualifications can be accepted as alternative qualifications in Chinese language

- “Attained” in Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese Speaking students) ApL(C) Chinese
- Grade E in GCE (A/AS Level) Chinese
- Grade C / Grade 4 in GCSE / IGCSE Chinese

Mature Applicants

  • Mature applicants must be over the age of 23 by 1 September of the year of admission and be able to demonstrate aptitude and suitability for the programme applied for.

Fees

Application Fee

$150

Application fee is payable when applicants are invited for interviews.  Application fee can be paid by the following methods:
  1. By direct deposit at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank or ATM transfer (Bank Code: 024) (A/C number: 359-300001-004)
    2. OR
  2. By Octopus Card at the College Office

Tuition Fee: (not applicable to Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Social Work (Part-time) )^

  • Year 1 and 2 Tuition Fee: HK$71,670 per year
  • Year 3 and 4 Tuition Fee: HK$77,790 per year

*Our bachelor degree programmes are included under the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS). Eligible students can obtain an annual subsidy up to HK$34,390 in the 2024/25 academic year.  The annual subsidy may be adjusted each academic year by the Education Bureau.  Please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss for details. 

Our Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management and Bachelor of Maritime Services and Operations Management (Honours) are covered by the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) with an annual subsidy up to HK$46,780 per student for 2025/26 cohort. More information please visit https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/sssdp.

^Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Social Work (Part-time)

Tuition Fee for 3 years: HK$205,320

Other Fees:

A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.

# The estimated composite tuition/programme fees listed above are for reference only. Tuition fees are charged according to the number of course credits taken by a student with variation. A student will normally take 30 credits in an academic year.

Financial Assistance

Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/Associate Degree /Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:

  • Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)

Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.

Enquiries: 2152 9000
Website:  https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm

  •  Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)

The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree

Enquiries:        2150 6222
Website:          http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/eng/schemes/nls3.htm

 

Programme structure and outcomes

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:

PILODescription
1. Demonstrate a high level of communicative competence in the Chinese language for academic and professional purposes;
2. Critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesize the concepts and theories in core areas of Chinese language, literature and communication for a range of academic and professional contexts;
3. Apply the knowledge of Chinese language, literature and communication to perform academic and professional functions;
4. Demonstrate the ability to use fluent Cantonese and Putonghua for effective communication;
5. Apply innovative thinking, analytical, evaluative, problem-solving, IT and multimedia skills to conduct relevant academic research or perform job duties;
6. Develop a sense of ethical standard, virtuous and responsible citizenship and respect for diversity in their daily life.

Chinese Language courses

  • Modern Chinese
  • Classical Chinese
  • Etymology and Phonology
  • Languages Situation of Hong Kong

 

Chinese Literature courses

  • Classical Chinese Literature
  • Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
  • Hong Kong Literature
  • Literary Theories and Criticism

 

Chinese Communication courses

  • Chinese Writing for Media, Business and Public Administration
  • Chinese Publishing and Multimedia Editing Skills
  • Putonghua for Professional Communication

All students studying a normative 4-year self-financing degree programme of the College can take a structured group of courses required for a minor as their free electives, and upon satisfactory completion of the courses, may declare the minor.  For details please click Minors in degree programmes.

To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 120 credit points, or 90 credit points and 60 credit point for year 2 entry and year 3 senior entry respectively, by satisfactory completion of the following programme requirements:

Degree requirements

4-year CPs

Year 2 Entry CPs

Year 3 Entry CPs

General Education

36

24

15

Programme Core

51

39

27

Programme Electives

18

18

12

Free Electives

15

9

6

Minimum credits

120

90

60

 

Programme Core

Course Code

Course Name

CHI1001

Introduction to Classical Chinese Literature 中國古典文學概論

CHI1002

Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature 中國現當代文學概論

CHI1003

Introduction to Chinese Language 漢語通論

CHI1004

Communication in Putonghua 普通話傳意

CHI2001

Advanced Putonghua 高級普通話

CHI2002

Literary Theories and Criticism文學理論及批評

CHI2006

Chinese Publishing and Multimedia Editing Skills 中文出版與多媒體編輯技巧

CHI2007

Modern Chinese 現代漢語

CHI3001

Writing Workshop寫作工作坊

CHI3002

Exploring Hong Kong Literature香港文學探索

CHI3004

Readings in Chinese Classics古籍研讀

CHI4001 or CHI4002

Dissertation 畢業論文 / Creative Literary Writing Project 文藝專題創作

CHI4003

Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature

中國現當代文學專題

CHI4004

Etymology and Phonology文字聲韻學

CHI4007

Classical Chinese古代漢語

CHI4008

Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature

中國古典文學專題

 

Programme Features

  • This programme is locally accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). Graduates from Associate Degree or Higher Diploma Programme in related disciplines may apply for direct admission to year three studies of the programme.
  • Other than the major in Chinese literation, language and communication, students may choose to do a minor in Chinese history, Japanese or social innovation on voluntary basis. They may choose to take elective courses in various disciplines instead of doing a minor.
  • Students will acquire not only the broad based knowledge on both traditional and modern Chinese language and literature, but also the applied knowledge on communication skills with career-oriented contents;
  • Core courses in Hong Kong literature, linguistics and creative writing encourage students to appreciate their hometown and unique identity within the Chinese community;
  • Mastery in multimedia production ensures that our graduates will stay ahead of the curve in the digital age;
  • Students will acquire in depth knowledge and academic skills to further their studies at relevant higher degrees upon graduation.

Below is not exhaustive but only aims to show some examples.

City University of Hong Kong

Master of Arts in Chinese

Hong Kong Baptist University

Master of Arts in Chinese Literature, Language and Culture

Lingnan University

Master of Arts in Chinese

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature

The Education University of Hong Kong

Master of Arts in Chinese Studies (Language Education)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature

The University of Hong Kong

Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature
  • Editor
  • Reporter
  • Copywriter
  • Scriptwriter
  • Secretary
  • Customer service officer
  • Legislative assistant
  • Teaching assistant

Please click "Graduate Profile and Employment Pathway" of the programme for details.

Any enquiry relating to the BACHI programme should be directed to the Deputy Programme Leader, Dr. Abraham Chan.

Ms NG Yi Ting Polly

Graduate of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language, Literature and Communication in 2023

Working as Teaching Assistant, Jordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

The four-year programme introduced me to Chinese academic studies through the perspectives of language, literature, culture and communication. With the help of the friendly teachers, I discovered more ways to study Chinese in greater depth than ever before. I was also encouraged to produce my own literary works. The programme provided opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, allowing students to complement one another’s learning and gain friendships at the same time.

 

 

This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.

QR Level: 5

 QR Registration No.: 19/000922/L5

 QR Reg. Validity Period: 01/09/2019-31/08/2024

Contact us

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Telephone: (852) 2707 3113
Fax: (852) 2707 3114
Email: uowchk-fah@uow.edu.au

Address: 3/F, UOW College Hong Kong, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)

College Office

Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au

Address: 1/F, UOW College Hong Kong, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)

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