Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages)
Bachelor
Overview
About this course
This degree will provide you with the opportunity to combine your passion for the study of languages and cultures with practical skills in multilingual translation and to develop high-level intercultural competency and communication skills.
Who is it for?
Designed for students who don’t want to be constrained by geographic location in their careers. With more and more businesses operating across international boundaries, graduates who can speak multiple languages and demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, are especially sought-after.
Structure
What you’ll study
You'll complete two language majors, attain foundational knowledge in translation theory, gain real-world experience through practical translation projects, engage in the study of different cultures and have the opportunity to access exchange scholarships to undertake exchange or study abroad with our international partners.
You can also pursue further study in a non-language subject area such as business, economics, humanities/social sciences or science.
In the final year of your degree, you will undertake advanced coursework where you will enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
If you would like to study honours and meet the relevant admissions requirements, you will be able to apply for an appended honours degree after completing three years of undergraduate study.
Costs
Tuition
HK$242,915.00
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Secondary or tertiary qualification
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing