BSc (Hons) in Language Science and Technology

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Entrance Year Sept 2026

Programme Code JS3243

Mode of Study Full-time

Normal Duration

4 years

Programme Intake 106 (Combined intake for programmes JS3007 [around 11], JS3320 [around 16], JS3240 [around 32], JS3243 [around 32] and JS3242 [around 15]) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS) (Subject to approval)

Fund Type Government-Funded

Credits Required for Graduation

123 (including 3 Work-Integrated Education training credits)

Programme Leader(s)

Dr WU Wing Li
PhD, MPhil, MA, BA

Remarks

The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics is available to students of the BSc (Hons) in Language Science and Technology (BScLST) (subject to approval). Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive and subject to different credit requirements for graduation. Please see Secondary Major Details for further information.

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

To train language professionals with essential technology-enhanced problem-solving skills, preparing them to tackle challenges in the AI-driven job market;
To develop graduates’ competence in utilising technological tools to conduct language science experiments, process and analyse language data, and extract valuable insights from large-scale complex language-based datasets; and
To equip graduates with a broad understanding of fundamental concepts, alongside profession-specific knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as language science, psycholinguistics, neuroscience, AI and computational science, technology-enhanced translation and bilingual business communication.

Programme Characteristics

The BSc (Hons) in Language Science and Technology (BScLST) provides students with interdisciplinary training in areas including language science, psycholinguistics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and computational science, and technology-enhanced translation and corporate communication. Using innovative pedagogical approaches, the programme introduces concepts and theories via pre-class activities, which are accompanied by hands-on in-class practice to consolidate the introduced concepts and theories. Both the theoretical and practical components nurture language professionals who are equipped with solid linguistic knowledge and technological application readiness for the market in the digital era. This emphasis makes the programme the first of its kind in Hong Kong.

Medium of Instruction

English*

* Supplemented by Chinese examples in certain subjects when necessary

All admitted students embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.