Languages and Communication
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language, Literature and Communication
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Associate of Arts in Applied Chinese Studies
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (English and Chinese)*
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (French and Chinese)*
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (French and English)*
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and English)*
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Korean and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Korean and English)*
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Spanish and Chinese)*
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Spanish and English)*
- Associate of Arts in Communication and Public Relations*
- Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication
- Associate of Arts in Japanese Studies*
- Associate of Arts in Translation and Interpretation*
Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (English and Chinese)*
Our programme aims to develop students into proficient Chinese-English bilinguals (including Putonghua training) and equip them well for both academic and professional pursuits. Our programme curriculum covers comprehensive domain-specific knowledge. Our graduates can further their studies in local or overseas higher institutions on a solid foundation of language and literary studies as well as multicultural immersion. With the global opportunities enabled by the growth of the Pan-Pearl River Delta regions, the Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative in particular, our graduates possess the competitive edge in the 21st century to meet local, national and international demands in society and in the job market.
FACULTY |
PROG. CODEAABCS |
CAMPUSKowloon City |
QF LEVEL4 |
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DURATION2 years
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CREDIT POINTS63 CPS
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AWARD TYPEAssociate Degree
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Admission, entry requirements, fees and key dates
Applications can be submitted by the following methods:
- E-APP (for current year HKDSE only)
- Online Application (for applicants with other qualifications)
- By Post / In Person (Application Form)
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
Programme Specific Entry Requirements
- No programme specific entrance requirements.
Fees
Application Fee
$150, waived for this year
Tuition Fee
Associate Degree Programmes
HK$1,800 per credit x
63 Credits required for Programme Completion
= HK$113,400
Associate of Social Science in Social Work
HK$2,600 per credit x 38 social work courses credit +
HK$1,800 per credit x 21 general Education credit +
HK$2,500 per credit x 15 fieldwork placement credit
= HK$174,100
Other Fees
A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
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
- Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Some of the AD programmes or course(s) in the AD programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.
The CEF subsidizes students with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses without age limit. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $15,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (whichever is the less), upon successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Prior to 1 August 2022, the following condition will apply:
The CEF subsidizes students over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses between 1 April 2019 and 31 July 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $10,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$20,000 (whichever is the less), upon successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Enquiries: 3142 2277
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/en/index.htm
Semester A - 2020/2021
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| E-APP applications close (main round) | 15 May 2020 | |
| E-APP applications close (second round) | 30 June 2020 | |
| Orientation | 28 August 2020 | |
| Teaching period |
31 August 2020 |
28 November 2020 |
| Add/Drop date without financial penalty | 13 September 2020 | |
| Add/Drop date 50% tuition fee payable | 10 October 2020 | |
| Student revision period |
30 November 2020 |
5 December 2020 |
| Examination period |
7 December 2020 |
19 December 2020 |
Semester B - 2020/2021
| Event | State Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period |
11 January 2021 |
23 April 2021 |
| Add/Drop date without financial penalty | 24 January 2021 | |
| Add/Drop date 50% tuition fee payable | 27 February 2021 | |
| Student revision period |
26 April 2021 |
1 May 2021 |
| Examination period |
3 May 2021 |
15 May 2021 |
Summer Semester - 2020/2021
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period |
7 June 2021 |
24 July 2021 |
| Student revision period |
26 July 2021 |
31 July 2021 |
| Examination period |
2 August 2021 |
7 August 2021 |
Programme structure and outcomes
- Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
- Main subject areas
- Programme structure
- Career opportunities
- Programme enquiry
Upon successful completion of his programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate in the spoken and written languages of their option about personal, social, cultural and workplace matters at a level equivalent to an internationally recognised assessment test*;
- Demonstrate a level of language skills appropriate for further studies, for employment and for personal development;
- Apply enhanced general knowledge of languages, society and culture of their option for further study and/ or employment;
- Identify and critically explore problems, gather relevant information, carry out and present basic research under guidance, and purpose solutions to address problems responsibly both individually and as part of a team; and
- Relate major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology to their own area of study.
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English: IELTS 6.0
French: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 Level
Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 Level
Korean: Korean Language Ability Test (KLAT) Level 3 or Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 3
Spanish: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 Level
English Courses
- Introduction to Language Studies
- Communicating Across Cultures
- Contemporary East and West Literature
- Writing for the Media
- English for Business Contexts
- Bilingual Communication in Professional Contexts
- English and Chinese in Contrast
- Translation: English and Chinese
Chinese Courses
- Chinese Language Enhancement
- Practical Chinese
- Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
- Chinese Creative Writing
- Chinese for Business Contexts
- Putonghua
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Programme Core | |
| LAC12600 | Introduction to Language Studies |
| LAC23703 | Communicating across Cultures |
| LAC24000 | Bilingual Project |
| LAC24204 | Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature |
| LAC24500 | Putonghua |
| LAC24727 | Contemporary East and West Literature |
| LAC12651 | English and Chinese in Contrast |
| LAC12652 | Writing for the Media |
| LAC14200 | Chinese Language Enhancement |
| LAC14205 | Chinese Creative Writing |
| LAC22481 | Translation: English and Chinese |
| LAC22611 | English for Business Contexts |
| LAC22612 | Chinese for Business Contexts |
| LAC22651 | Bilingual Communication in Professional Contexts |
| Language Skills | |
| CGE1000 (1500) | English for Academic Studies A or B |
| CGE2000 | English Professional Communication |
| CGE1200 | Practical Chinese |
| General Education | |
| CGE12412 | Appreciation of Western Art |
| CGE25411 | Understanding Society |
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An additional 2 General Education courses to be chosen as electives. At least one course must be chosen from Science and Technology, and one of the courses chosen must be at level A2 General elective courses must be selected from all the following domains: |
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- Editor
- Reporter
- Copywriter
- Scriptwriter
- Secretary
- Administrative assistant
- Public relations officer
- Customer service officer
- Legislative assistant
- Teaching assistant
Any enquiry relating to the AABCEC programme should be directed to the Option Leader, Dr CHAN Sze Man.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Telephone: (852) 2707 3113
Fax: (852) 2707 3114
Email: uowchk-fah@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, Le Billionnaire, 46 Sa Po Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
[Sung Wong Toi MTR Station Exit B3]
College Office
Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, Le Billionnaire, 46 Sa Po Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
[Sung Wong Toi MTR Station Exit B3]
