Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and Chinese)

The programme offers students a strong foundation in the Japanese language skills and professional and academic knowledge and skills in Chinese/English. Students are expected to be equipped with Japanese skills equivalent to Level N3 of Japanese Language Proficiency Test after the completion of study. In order to enhance students’ social communication and language skills, various activities are organized, such as summer study tour to Japan, Afureko (dubbing) Contest, Japanese Singing Contest, or exchange activities with Japanese people.

For further studies, graduates may be transferred to Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies, which is offered by the College. Alternatively, they may articulate to a wide selection of language-related, Education or Social Sciences bachelor degree programmes offered by local tertiary institutions. As for employment, graduates will be able to take up language-related posts in sectors, such as foreign trading, tourism, journalism and marketing either in local companies or multinational companies and perform the role as editors, reporters, copywriters, scriptwriters, secretaries, administrative assistants, public relations officers, customer service officers, legislative assistants and teaching assistants.

 

FACULTY

Arts and Humanities

 

PROG. CODE

AABCS 

 

CAMPUS

Tai Wai

 

QR LEVEL

4

DURATION

2 years

 

CREDIT POINTS

63 CPS

 

AWARD TYPE

Associate Degree  

 

QR REF/
VALIDITY PERIOD

17/000282/L4
01/09/2017-31/08/2029

Admission, entry requirements, fees

Programme Specific Entry Requirements

  • No programme specific entrance requirements.

General entry requirements

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
  3. By Octopus Card at the College Office

Tuition Fee

Associate Degree Programmes

HK$1,900 per credit x
63 Credits required for Programme Completion
= HK$119,700

Associate of Social Science in Social Work

HK$2,600 per credit x 38 social work courses credit +
HK$1,900 per credit x 21 general Education credit +
HK$2,500 per credit x 15 fieldwork placement credit
= HK$176,200

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

Programme structure and outcomes

Upon successful completion of his programme, students should be able to:

  1. 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*;
  2. Demonstrate a level of language skills appropriate for further studies, for employment and for personal development;
  3. Apply enhanced general knowledge of languages, society and culture of their option for further study and/ or employment;
  4. 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
  5. Relate major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology to their own area of study.

 

*
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

Japanese Courses

  • Oral Communication in Japanese
  • Written Communication in Japanese
  • Japanese for Professional Communication
  • Bilingual Project
  • Bilingual Studies

Chinese Courses

  • Chinese Language Enhancement
  • Practical Chinese
  • Chinese for Business Contexts
  • Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
  • 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 CodeCourse Name  
Programme Core
LAC14200 Chinese Language Enhancement
LAC22612 Chinese for Business Contexts
LAC24204 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
LAC24500 Putonghua
LAC22601 Bilingual Studies (Japanese and Chinese/English)
LAC24000 Bilingual Project
LAC14800 Oral Communication in Japanese I
LAC14801 Oral Communication in Japanese II
LAC14802 Written Communication in Japanese I
LAC14803 Written Communication in Japanese II
LAC24800 Oral Communication in Japanese III
LAC24801 Written Communication in Japanese III
LAC24802 Written Communication in Japanese IV
LAC24803 Japanese for Professional Communication
Language Skills
CGE1000 (1500) English for Academic Studies A or B
CGE2000 English Professional Communication
CGE1200 Practical Chinese
General Education
CGE12311 Cultural Neighbours – China, Japan and Korea
CGE25411 Understanding Society

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:

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

UOW College Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies

City University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistic and Language Applications

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Applied Sociology

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Politics

Hong Kong Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language and Literature

Nagasaki International University

Bachelor of Arts in International tourism

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

The Education University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal Studies Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) (History)

Bachelor of Science Education (Honours) in Science and Web Technology

Bachelor of Social Science Education (Honours) (Greater China Studies)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Translation

The International University of Kagoshima

Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural studies

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts

 

  • Editor
  • Reporter
  • Copywriter
  • Scriptwriter
  • Secretary
  • Administrative assistant
  • Public relations officer
  • Customer service officer
  • Legislative assistant
  • Teaching assistant

Any enquiry relating to the AABCJC programme should be directed to the Option Leader, Dr Kazuyuki Takata.

Mr CHICK Yue Hin, Matthew

Graduate of Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies - Japanese Option in 2013

Graduate of Bachelor of Arts in English, City University of Hong Kong in 2015

Graduate of Master of Arts in Japanese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2017

Working as Business Development Manager, Royal Caribbean Group

Having enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies has proven to be a brilliant decision, despite my initial hesitation. In just two years, I mastered the Japanese language, immersed myself in the country’s culture, and forged lifelong friendships with amazing people. My passion for Japan didn’t just stop there – I pursued a Master’s degree in Japanese Studies at CUHK, building on my solid foundation from CityU’s BA programme.  Armed with what I learnt, I am a regional Business Development Manager at Royal Caribbean Group, overseeing the Celebrity Cruises brand in APAC markets, including Japan. Enrol in the programme where your dream sets sail!

Contact us

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Telephone: (852) 2707 3113
Fax: (852) 2707 3114
Emailuowchk-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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