English (weighting x 2.5) | CityU Admission

The programme equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge in English language, literature, and professional communication. Our courses develop students’ ability to analyse critically the English language and its use in a variety of genres, modes, and media. Upon completion of the programme, students will have acquired the skills and attitudes essential for successful communication in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts.

As the programme focuses on developing students' skills in critical thinking and English-language communication, it prepares them for a wide range of professions, including management and administration, editing and publishing, writing, teaching, public relations, advertising, entertainment and the arts.

英語語言文學士專業提供一個獨一無二專業英語及語言文化的課程，訓練學生在多語多文化的工作場合中有創意地善用英語。學生能夠在課堂上學習關於英語，文學和專業傳意的理論和實際知識，從而分析英語在不同文體，模式及媒介上的應用。除必修學科外，此課程提供兩個選修的範疇供學生選擇: 「英語語言及文學*」或「英語及專業傳意」。本課程的宗旨是培養學生的批判性思考和英語溝通技巧，發展學生於行政管理、編輯出版、寫作、教育、公關、廣告及文娛藝術等行業的溝通傳訊技能。

備註:

1) 英語語言文學士課程已納入語文教育及研究常務委員會的豁免英語語文能力要求認可學位課程

2) 英語語言文學士課程 (英語語言及文學)已納入語文教育及研究常務委員會的認可學位課程

Department of English

The Department of English of City University of Hong Kong offers a wide range of courses and programmes in English studies, including English literature and linguistics, English for the business and corporate world, English for the creative professions, English in digital media, English language education, and English for Specific Purposes. Learning at one of the top English departments in the Greater China region¹ is a valuable study opportunity. The Department of English has an international faculty with teachers from Britain, Canada, mainland China, Hong Kong S.A.R, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and the US.

The Department has an outstanding research and publications record and is a leading centre for English studies in Asia¹. Courses are designed to be challenging, interesting and intellectually stimulating. English studies at City University is an exciting field of study as it connects to many other academic fields. Undergraduate courses in English studies may be combined with business studies, cultural and media studies, linguistics, and many other programmes across the University.

¹According to Quacquarelli Symonds world ranking by subject 2018, the Department is ranked top 100 in English language and literature.

Entrance Requirements

JUPAS Applicants

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

JS1104 BA English
HKDSE Subject	Minimum Level Required
English Language	Level 3
Chinese Language	Level 3
Mathematics	Level 2
Citizenship and Social Development	Attained
Elective 1	Level 3
Elective 2	Level 3

Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:

level 5 or above in HKDSE English Language
OR
grade C or above in GCEAL/IAL English Literature
OR
grade B or above in GCEOL/GCSE English Language
OR
score of 102 (internet-based test) in TOEFL iBT Test
OR
overall band score of 7 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
OR
other strong evidence of English proficiency

Curriculum Structure

Students can choose between two streams: 1) Language and Literature, or 2) English and Professional Communication. The programme structure consists of programme core courses (required by both streams), core courses for each stream and electives.

Through the programme core subjects, students are introduced to a range of topics and academic areas including applied linguistics, literary studies, professional communication, discourse analysis, language and digital media, cultural studies and creative writing. The stream core subjects provide a more specific engagement with relevant skills and topics while the elective courses allow students to strengthen and develop their areas of interest.

All students will choose to do either a Research Final Year Project or a Professional English Final Year Project as the capstone experience of their university education.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

Global Outreach and Engagements

The programme adopts a global perspective on English and emphasises the importance of intercultural knowledge, effective communication, and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to take part in at least one overseas learning experience (e.g. English language immersion, student exchange or overseas internship) to improve their global awareness and enhance their English communication skills within diverse settings.

Business Community Outreach and Attachments

The programme provides students with hands-on workplace experience of using English and communication skills in real-world corporate and creative settings. The internship course is compulsory for all students and is designed to provide students with a chance to apply the theories and skills they have learnt in the classroom to real-world workplace situations. Previous host organisations include the equestrian events at the Beijing Olympic Games, Reader’s Digest, WorldVision, WWF (World Wide Fund), the Hong Kong Literary Festival, South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd., SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and the American Women's Association.

Note:

BA English is a qualification recognised for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) (English Language). For details, please visit EDB website.

BA English (Language and Literature stream) is listed as one of the Recognised English Major Degree Programmes for the Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers run by the Education Bureau (EDB). Please refer to the EDB website for details.

Useful Links

Department of English
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Talents Programme

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/9h4v4SaNZ4s

Programme Video

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https://www.en.cityu.edu.hk/sites/g/files/asqsls2301/files/media-document/BAEN%20Brochure%20%281104%2C%201250A%29.pdf

Programme Brochure

Contact Type

Telephone

Contact Value

+852 3442 8870

Contact Type

Contact Value

english@cityu.edu.hk

Contact Type

Fax

Contact Value

+852 3442 0288

Admission Year

Year 1

Programe A-Z

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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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Department of English

Description (For Search Result Only)

文學士(英語語言)

Title (For sorting)

English

Minimum Entrance Requirement (Elective)

Any 2 Elective Subjects_ Level 3 (for Elective 1st/2nd/3rd/4th & Other Lang)

Subject Weighting

English (weighting x 2.5)

Literature in English (weighting x1.5)

Programme Calculation Method

Best 5 Subjects

Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 23:59

International Admission

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 23:59

Included Subjects for calculation first

English Language

Historical Data

JS1104 - 2023

Interview Arrangement - Direct Yr1

Not required

Interview Arrangement - JUPAS

Not required

Late Application (Deadline applicable to all types)

Off

Late Application (International Admission)

Late Application (Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission)

Off

Late Application (Non-JUPAS Senior Year Admission)

Off

Late Application (Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission)

Maths Core / M1 / M2 Calculation as one Subject

Off

Minimum Entrance Requirement (Core)

Chinese (Min: 3)

English (min: 3)

Math (Min: 2)

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Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Architecture and Surveying)

Read more about Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Architecture and Surveying)

College/School

College of Engineering

Subtitle

建築學及土木工程學系 [選項: 工學士 (建築工程)、工學士(土木工程)、理學士(建築學及測量學)]

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Academic Year of Entry

2024/2025

Admission Code

1201 (JS1201)

Indicative Intake Target

Local Places:

98 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries)*

Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):

Around 300

Normal Duration of Programme

4 years

Website

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/ace/programmes-admissions/undergraduate-programmes

Apply Now (URL)

https://banweb.cityu.edu.hk/pls/PROD/hwskalog_cityu.P_DispLoginNon

Remarks

* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions

Admission Scheme

JUPAS Admission

Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission

International Admission

Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission

Why Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Architecture and Surveying)?

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE) at the City University of Hong Kong is unique in Hong Kong, as we offer a broad spectrum of construction-related programmes, from architecture to civil engineering, building services engineering (or architectural engineering) and surveying, within a single department. With this advantage, students are not only able to acquire professional knowledge of their chosen discipline of study (e.g. architecture), but they can also interact with students or other programmes (e.g. civil engineering) to broaden their horizon. The interdisciplinary knowledge and team working ability have made our graduates very sought after in the construction industry.

Entrance Requirements

JUPAS Applicants

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

JS1201 Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Architecture and Surveying)
HKDSE Subject	Minimum Level Required
English Language	Level 3
Chinese Language	Level 3
Mathematics	Level 3
Citizenship and Social Development	Attained
Elective 1	Level 3 in Physics
Elective 2	Level 3 (except "Other Languages")

Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects and Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants Entrance Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

Admission Arrangements

Applicants will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Students will enter a major (current major options: Architectural Engineering; Civil Engineering; Architecture and Surveying) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.

# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses for the year.

Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programmes:

Curriculum Structure

Common Year Curriculum under Departmental-based Admission (subject to review)

Common Year Curriculum

Remarks

No. CUs

GE English / EAP

• GE1401 University English (3 CUs); and
• GE2410 English for Engineering (3 CUs)

College Specified GE Courses

College Specified GE courses for normative 4-year degree:

MA1200/ MA1300	Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I/ Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I	3 CUs
MA1201/ MA1301	Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/ Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II	3 CUs
CA2066	Professionals and Society	3 CUs

Any GE Courses

Choose one course (3 CUs) from the following:
• GE1501 Chinese
• GE courses from the distributional areas:
Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology

Courses specified by CENG Departments

• CA1167 Engineering Communication (3 CUs)
• CA2674 Construction Materials (3 CUs)

College Requirements (Engineering)

• PHY1201 General Physics I (3 CUs)
• CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming (3 CUs)

Total No. of CUs

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering is one of the founding departments of City University of Hong Kong. The Department offers professional education at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels. Our programmes are academically rigorous and professionally focused. Adopting an inter-disciplinary approach, our programmes are delivered by a professional team that includes civil and structural engineers, architectural/building services engineers, construction engineers, material technologists, environmental scientists, architects, urban planners, building surveyors and quantity surveyors. Our graduates are therefore uniquely placed to serve the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

The AEC industry in Hong Kong is flourishing. Infrastructure and building developments, and the maintenance and refurbishment of existing facilities, have contributed to Hong Kong's growing economy. There are notable opportunities for innovations and career development. In addition to the Hong Kong market, the local AEC industry can expect to participate actively in the markets of the People’s Republic of China. The Department has established close collaborations with universities and professional bodies both locally and in Mainland China.

The introduction of four-year university education offers a platform for the implementation of a discovery-enriched curriculum. Directed towards an outcome-based teaching and learning paradigm, together with excellence in applied research, the Department pledges to succeed in its mission of "Meeting the world’s challenges – Build tomorrow, create the future".

The Department currently offers the following majors: