Information on this page is applicable to year-1 students admitted from 2021/22; and year-2 entry students from 2022/23; and year3-entry students from 2023/24.
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English (BA-ENG) programme at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong is designed to help students build a sound knowledge foundation in English Literature and Linguistics. It covers a diverse range of modules aiming to cultivate critical thinking and a deep understanding of human experience through the most important literary and cultural texts and narratives from part to present and across continents. During your four years with us, you will explore various types of English texts, such as prose, fiction, drama, poetry, and film, and learn to analyse them through a variety of literary and cultural theoretical frameworks. As you progress into your senior years, you will have the chance to specialise your research interests in literary or linguistic studies, receive training in scholarly rigour, develop your own insights and perspectives, and craft your own literary voice.
The integration of Business Management modules and English Education elements makes our programme unique with both academic and practical relevance, while enhancing your employability profile.
This is a four-year degree programme and there are two semesters of 15 weeks per year. Each academic year comprises two 15-week semesters. Each module carries three credits, with each credit requiring a minimum of 15 contact hours. Students are required to study at least 40 modules of 120 credits over 4 years.
There are four areas of study – English Studies, Business Studies, Common Core, and Free Electives.
Study Plan
Degree Award Requirement
In order to be eligible for the award of the BA-ENG degree, students must have:
- completed and obtained a Grade D or above on 120 credits according to the BA-ENG curriculum structure within the specified normative/maximum period of study;
- fulfilled the language competency exit requirement, i.e. 6.5 or above in IELTS**, or equivalent, and Grade 3B (三級乙等) or above in Putonghua Proficiency Test; Students failing to pass these tests are required to take the relevant English or Putonghua modules in lieu of the tests.
- passed the Information Technology Proficiency Test; and
- fulfilled the requirements of 12 iGPS Units and College Assembly.
Ming Pao JUMP Interview (in Chinese)
Professional Recognition
Our BA in English programme has obtained professional recognition from the Education Bureau (EDB) in the following key areas:
- Listed on the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) of recognised English language major degree programmes.
- Included in the list of ‘Programmes Accepted for Grants under the Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers’.
- Accepted as an English language major degree meeting the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR).
Graduates of the BA Programme after completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) will be exempt from the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) and considered to have reached Level 3 proficiency in all LPR papers. This allows them to apply for exemption from the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (LPAT).
QF Level: 5
QR Registration No.: 18/000835/L5
Registration Validity Period: 08/11/2018 To 14/03/2029
Primary Area of Study / Training: A08 Languages and Related Studies
Other Area of Study / Training: A03 Business and Management