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

BACHI 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. 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.

 

FACULTY

Arts and Humanities

 

PROG. CODE

BACHI

 

CAMPUS

Kowloon City

 

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 
01/09/2019-31/08/2024

Admission, entry requirements, fees and key dates

Applications can be submitted by the following methods:

  1. E-APP (for current HKDSE only) 
  2. Online Application (for applicants with other qualifications)
  3. By Post / In Person (Application Form)

Click here for more information on admissions procedures.

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

Year 1 Entry:

  • Obtained level 3 in Chinese Language (see note 1) and English Language, Level 2 in Mathematics and Liberal Studies, and one Other Elective, which may include 
    • Applied Learning Subjects: “Attained”
    • Category C subjects (Other Language Subjects) including French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish and Urdu: Grade E or above;
or
  • Obtained passes in AS Use of English and AS Chinese Language and Culture plus one AL subject/two AS subjects in HKALE, and passes in five subjects in HKCEE including Chinese Language and English Language; OR
  • Obtained equivalent qualifications.
 

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)
- Grade E in GCE (A/AS Level)
- Grade C in GCE (O-Level)
- Grade C / Grade 4 in GCSE / IGCSE

 

Year 3 (Senior Year) Entry:

  • Holders of an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in a similar or relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution in Hong Kong with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above or equivalent.

 

Mature Applicants: 

  • Mature applicants must be over the age of 25 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, waived for this year

Tuition Fee:

  • Year 1 and 2 Tuition Fee: HK$69,000 per year
  • Year 3 and 4 Tuition Fee: HK$75,000 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$33,740 in the 2023/24 academic year.  The annual subsidy may be adjusted each academic year by the Education Bureau.  Please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss for details. 

*Besides, our Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management programme is supported by the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). More information please visit https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/sssdp.

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

  • HKICPA New QP Examination Sponsorship 2021 for students enrolled in Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) programme

This sponsorship aims to support the graduates from Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) programme (BACC) who have enrolled in the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (HKICPA) New Qualification Programme, a pre-requisite for HKICPA’s full membership, and successfully complete modules of the programme.  Regulations for the sponsorship are as follows:

  1. The sponsorship will be offered to 2021 BACC graduates who complete the reimbursement process before 30th December 2026.
  2. BACC graduates after successfully completing the HKICPA’s New Qualification Programme will be sponsored HK$9,700.
  3. BACC students should complete the HKICPA Application Form and submit their applications on or before 30th December 2021 with a proof of enrollment in the HKICPA’s New Qualification Programme. Late applications will not be considered.
  4. Successful applicants will be informed via email by the end of January 2022.

 

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 Course

  • Modern Chinese
  • Classical Chinese
  • Etymology and Phonology
  • Language 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 60 credit points for senior year entry, by satisfactory completion of the following programme requirement:

Degree requirements4 year CPs2 year senior entry CPs
General Education 36 15
Programme Core 57 36
Free Electives 27 9
Minimum credits 120 60

Programme Core

Course CodeCourse 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 Modern Chinese (現代漢語)
CHI2001 Putonghua for Professional Communication (普通話專業傳意)
CHI2002 Literary Theories and Criticism (文學理論及批評)
CHI2003 Chinese Media Writing (傳媒中文寫作)
CHI2004 Chinese Writing for Business and Public Administration (商業與公共行政中文寫作)
CHI3001* Writing Workshop (寫作工作坊)
CHI3002*

Exploring Hong Kong Literature (香港文學探索)

CHI3003* Chinese Publishing and Multimedia Editing Skills (中文出版與多媒體編輯技巧)
CHI3004* Readings in Chinese Classics (古籍研讀)

CHI4001* or

CHI4002*

Dissertation (畢業論文) or 

Creative Literary Writing Project (文藝專題創作)

CHI4003* Special Topics in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature (中國現當代文學專題)
CHI4004*

Etymology and Phonology (文字聲韻學)

CHI4005* Special Topics in Hong Kong Language Usage (香港語言現象專題)
CHI4006* Readings in Hong Kong Literature (香港文學作品研讀)
CHI4007* Classical Chinese (古代漢語)
CHI4008* Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature (中國古典文學專題)
* for two year senior entry

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.

 

  • 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 Andy Tsui.

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
Emailuowchk-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]

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