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    MA in Language Studies

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    Hong Kong, HKMAIn-person1 year
    HK$198,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    400
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    HK$600.00
    App fee

    MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$198,000.

    About the program

    The program provides understanding of language's nature and societal/cultural impacts in Hong Kong context, with streams in general linguistics, corpus and empirical linguistics, pedagogical linguistics, and translation & interpretation. Students complete core courses, stream-specific courses, and a capstone or master's project.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 28, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa.

    HK$12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong is HK$198,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How large is the MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong cohort?
    MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong typically enrolls around 400 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Language Studies at City University of Hong Kong: Eligible for the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa.