Programme Information

Information on this page is only applicable to students admitted on or before 2025/26 (Year-1 entry); 2026/27 (Year-2 entry); or 2027/28 (Year-3 entry).

The Department of English offers a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Programme which is designed to help students build a sound knowledge base in English literature and linguistics as well as develop strong language and cultural awareness essential for an increasingly globalised world and economy. The Programme covers a rich and diverse range of topics aiming to broaden students’ horizons intellectually and personally. The integration of Business Studies modules in the curriculum also makes it unique with both academic and practical relevance.

This is a four-year degree programme and there are two semesters of 15 weeks per year. Each module consists of three credits, with every credit comprising a minimum of 15 contact hours. Students are required to study at least 43 modules of 129 credits over 4 years.

There are four Study Areas – English Studies, Business Studies, Free Electives and Common Core Modules.

Programme Objectives

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

First Year Modules

Second Year Modules

Third Year Modules

Fourth Year Modules

Programme Objectives

The Programme will enable students to:

learn independently and to think critically;
gain solid knowledge in the concepts, theories and applications of English studies (literature and linguistics), supplemented with fundamental knowledge in business studies;
face challenges using critical thinking, creativity, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities acquired from their training in language, linguistics and literature;
use knowledge of language and literature to develop an understanding of local and global issues, developments and cultures;
communicate effectively in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) in biliterate and trilingual environments, including academic and business-related contexts;
put knowledge and theories of linguistics, literature and language studies into practice, including business-related purposes and contexts;
develop and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the world and its diverse communities and cultures;
work independently or in a team with effective social and interpersonal skills from the learning process.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

On completion of the Progamme, students should have acquired the following standards:

knowledge of genres, themes and movements in English literary studies, as well as knowledge of form, function, meaning and usage in linguistic studies;
knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts in which English literature has been written and shaped, and theories of modern linguistics have developed and evolved;
skills of critical inquiry, appreciation, interpretation and evaluation, argument, and written expression;
research skills to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information, ideas and concepts from literary, non-
literary texts and linguistic data;
cultural and global awareness through literary and linguistics studies;
capacity for adaptability and for appreciating diversity in the workplace;
effective communicative skills in English and Chinese in biliterate and trilingual environments, including academic and business-related contexts;
knowledge and skills to undertake further study within the discipline or to pursue a career in business-related settings.

First Year Modules

English Core Modules

ENG1100 – Introduction to Literature
ENG1200 – Introduction to Linguistics
ENG1205 – English Lexical Studies
ENG2100 – Exploring the Genre of Poetry

Common Core Modules

ENG1005 – English Communications I
ENG1006 – English Communications II
CHN1000 – Freshman Chinese
CHN1002 – Chinese Literature Appreciation
CCC1000 – University and Liberal Arts Education

At least ONE approved Quantitative Methods module

Business Core Modules

MGT1001 – Introduction to Business
MGT1002 – Principles of Management

Second Year Modules

English Core Modules

ENG1300 – From English to Englishes and Beyond
ENG2101 – Exploring English Novels
ENG2102 – Drama and Theatre
ENG2205 – English Oratory: From Basic Sounds ro Essential Rhetoric

Common Core Modules

CHN2001 – Applied Putonghua
ENG2200 – The Grammar and Structure of English
3 FuturEdge Clusters Modules
1 IT Module

Third Year Modules

English Core Modules

ENG3110 – Shakespeare and his Universal Themes
ENG3200 – Meaning and Language

English Elective Modules

4 English Elective Modules

Common Core Modules

2 FuturEdge Clusters Modules

Business Elective Modules

1 Business Elective Module (any modules with module code ACY, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT or SCM)

Free Elective Modules

1 Free Elective Module

Fourth Year Modules

English Elective Modules

6 English Elective Modules

Common Core Modules

1 FuturEdge Clusters Module

Free Elective Modules

1 Free Elective Module

Study Plan

Degree Award Requirement

In order to be eligible for the award of the BA-ENG degree, students must have:

completed and been assessed on at least 129 credits (43 modules);
obtained an overall GPA of 2.0 or above for all modules in which they were assessed;
obtained a Grade D or better on at least 120 credits (40 modules);
obtained a Grade D or better in all core modules;
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
(from 2019 cohort) fulfilled the requirements of 12 iGPS Units and College Assembly.
(on or before 2018 cohort) fulfilled the requirements of Community Services (20 hours), Extra-curricular Activities (10 hours) and Physical Activities (10 hours), within the course of the Programme.

This applies to students graduating after** 2020/21. Students graduating in or before 2020/21 are required to achieve level 6.0 or above in IELTS.

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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

BA-ENG Programme Pamphlet

Enquiries

Email:
eng@hsu.edu.hk

The Programme will enable students to:

On completion of the Progamme, students should have acquired the following standards:

English Core Modules

Common Core Modules

Business Core Modules

English Core Modules

Common Core Modules

English Core Modules

English Elective Modules

Common Core Modules

Business Elective Modules

Free Elective Modules

English Elective Modules

Common Core Modules

Free Elective Modules

Degree Award Requirement

This applies to students graduating after** 2020/21. Students graduating in or before 2020/21 are required to achieve level 6.0 or above in IELTS.

BA-ENG Programme Pamphlet

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Degree Award Requirement

** This applies to students graduating after 2020/21. Students graduating in or before 2020/21 are required to achieve level 6.0 or above in IELTS.

BA-ENG Programme Pamphlet

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About Us

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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!

This applies to students graduating after** 2020/21. Students graduating in or before 2020/21 are required to achieve level 6.0 or above in IELTS.