This pre-sessional English language module aims to provide additional English language support to Year 2 and Year 3 Senior Year Entrants for their study and for fulfilling the English language requirement in HSUHK. This module comprises an online self-study component focusing on accurate grammar usage and vocabulary expansion; and a face-to-face component on enhancing students’ English language skills. This module is compulsory for Year 2 and Year 3 Senior Year Entrants with an Associate Degree and Higher Diploma qualification unless they fulfil the exemption conditions.
Schedule
- ENG3000 classes are normally provided on 3 full weekdays in early August and 3 full Saturdays in October & November respectively. Emails will be sent to students to notify them of the course details.
- Please note that students need to attain 80% attendance in order to pass the course. In other words, if students are absent from the course for more than 4 hours, they will fail the course.
- ENG3000 is a compulsory module as an entrance requirement. If students do not pass the course, they risk delaying graduation.
- For course details in Semester 1 AY2025/26, please click here.
- Entrants who fulfil the following minimum English proficiency standard can be exempted from taking the module. But you need to submit the certificate to the Registry once you are enrolled by HSU.
- Level 3 in HKDSE English Language; OR
- 6.0 point in IELTS; OR
- 540 (Paper-based), 200 (CBT) or 75 (IBT) in TOFEL; OR
- 680 in TOEIC; OR
- 490 in CET-4
About ENG3000 University English for Senior Entrants
Who needs to take this module?
The module is mandatory for all Year-2 and Year-3 entrants with an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma qualification (admitted from Academic Year 2022/23).
Who can be exempted from this module?
Entrants who fulfil the following minimum English proficiency standard can be exempted from taking the module.
- Level 3 in HKDSE English Language; OR
- 6.0 point in IELTS; OR
- 540 (Paper-based), 200 (CBT) or 75 (IBT) in TOFEL; OR
- 680 in TOEIC; OR
- 490 in CET-4
What if I am not available for the module in August?
You have to email an official application with proof to eng@hsu.edu.hk. Upon approval, you will be enrolled in the module in the coming semester. The details will be announced in due course.
You are required to retake the module in the next round when the module is re-open for enrollment. The details will be announced in due course.
Is there an attendance requirement?
Yes. Students shall attain an attendance rate of 80% to pass the module.
The module is non-credit bearing. However, “Pass/Fail” will be printed on the transcript upon completion of the course.
Do I need to pay for the module?
The whole module is completely free of charge.
