Program Overview
The Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MA programme in Education over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Legal Translation
- Assessment for Learning in Chinese Language Teaching
- Chinese Language and Culture
- Chinese Language Education in Primary\xa0and Secondary Schools
- Computer Assisted Chinese Language Teaching
- Computer Tools for the Language Professionals
- Contemporary Chinese Society through Literature
- Contrasting Japanese, Chinese and English Discourse
- Contrastive Analysis
- Description of Chinese I: Words\xa0and Sentences
- Description of Chinese II: Sounds\xa0and Script
- Drama for Language Learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognised institution;
AND - Two years of experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, or its equivalent;
AND - College level Chinese proficiency, or equivalent, for non-native Chinese speaking applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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