Sept 2024 Entry
4 years
126 (including 3 Work-Integrated Education training credits) for BALT/ BScLSA and 132 credits (including 27 Clinical Education credits) for BScST
Programme Leader – BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Translation
Dr WU Zhiwei
PhD, MA, BA
Programme Leader – BSc (Hons) in Language Sciences and Analytics
Dr KWONG Yee Lan, Elaine
PhD, BSc
Programme Leader – BSc (Hons) in Speech Therapy
Dr LAU Kai Yan, Dustin
PhD, BSc
Students will gain one of the following awards upon successful completion of the programme:
BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Translation
BSc (Hons) in Language Sciences and Analytics
BSc (Hons) in Speech Therapy
Contingent on successful accreditation of the programme by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (HKIST), BScST graduates will be qualified to practise as registered speech therapists.
JUPAS applicants with a HKDSE score of 30.0# or above in any best 5 subjects will be guaranteed admission into a programme of their choice (from Year 2 to Year 4). Other than ‘guaranteed’ admission cases, priority of programme choice from Year 2 to Year 4 will be based on students’ GPA of designated subjects at the end of their first year studies.
An intake quota may apply to any of the 3 Major programmes.
The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analysis is available to students of the BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Translation and the BSc (Hons) in Language Sciences and Analytics. Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive and subject to different credit requirements for graduation. Please see Secondary Major Details for further information.
# HKDSE level attainments will be converted to score points where level 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1 and Unclassified=0
Entry Scholarship
In recognition of high academic attainment, the Faculty of Humanities will grant entry scholarships to eligible students with outstanding HKDSE scores admitted to the programme via JUPAS. The award criteria for the scholarship are listed in this information sheet.
The BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Scheme in Language Sciences, Translation and Speech Therapy comprises one of the following awards: the BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Translation; the BSc (Hons) in Language Sciences and Analytics; and the BSc (Hons) in Speech Therapy.
Students admitted to the Scheme study a common curriculum in Year One and complete their chosen programme (one of the above three) over the following 3 years. Students are asked to rank their choices of Major programme in order of preference by the end of Semester 2 of Year One for the consideration of and approval by the CBS. The decision to admit a student to a Major programme is made by the CBS based on the student’s choice and their GPA of DSR common subjects. An intake quota may apply.
Applicants to the BScST should be able to communicate verbally in both Cantonese and English effectively. Proficiency in Mandarin (Putonghua) is preferred.
1. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Translation
Programme Aims
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To train language-related professionals in our knowledge-rich and highly connected world with special focus on biliterate and trilingual proficiency;
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To endow our graduates with highly sophisticated communication skills, especially in terms of cultural and linguistic sensitivity in intercultural and corporate communication; interpersonal skills and empathy in face-to-face interaction as well as digital communication and the technological savvy to address the complex needs and challenges of today’s media landscape;
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To equip our graduates with a general knowledge of the underlying concepts and profession-specific literacy skills in linguistics, speech sciences, translation and interpreting, and corporate communication; and
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To equip our graduates with competence in data analytics involving linguistic and textual data, and the ability to identify, analyse and evaluate relevant trends and information using effective linguistic analytic methods.
Programme Characteristics
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Leveraging the combined strengths of linguistics and translation to create a synergy of theory, application and professional training.
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Capitalising on advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) to train language-related professionals across a wide range of professions (e.g. translation and interpreting, the IT industry, language policy making, language teaching, and publishing).
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Possible enrolment to a dual degree programme with The Shanghai Jiao Tong University (admission on a competitive basis).
Medium of Instruction
- English and Chinese*
* Putonghua by default; Cantonese used only in elective subjects on the Cantonese language
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Language Sciences and Analytics
Programme Aims
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To train language and knowledge professionals for our information-rich and highly connected world and the era of digital humanities.
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To endow our graduates with highly sophisticated communication skills, especially in terms of culture and domain sensitivity in intercultural and corporate communication; inter-personal skills and empathy in face-to-face communication as well as over digital media; and technological know-how to master current and future new media.
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To equip our graduates with general knowledge of the underlying concepts and profession-specific literacy and skills in linguistics and bilingual communication.
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To train our graduates in utilising analytic tools, performing and presenting quantitative analyses on language data, and extracting useful information from large-scale language datasets with complex scales.
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To empower our graduates with the ability to create, adapt and utilise language-related applications and tap into advances in artificial intelligence research.
Programme Characteristics
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The programme provides students with interdisciplinary training in areas including language sciences, quantitative data analytics, computer programming and computational linguistics.
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To nurture a deep understanding of how language works (in an individual and in a society) and foster familiarity with the concepts of digital humanities and the tools and methods of collecting and analysing language data in the digital era.
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To strengthen skills in analysing social sentiments, spotting trends in the making, generating predictions and providing insight for business and/or administrative decision making.
Medium of Instruction
- English and Chinese*
* Putonghua by default; Cantonese used only in elective subjects on the Cantonese language
3. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Therapy
Programme Aims
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To produce collaborative practice-ready speech therapists with the ability to practise speech therapy safely and effectively in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing with children and adults presenting with developmental and acquired communication disorders and swallowing disabilities.
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To equip students with the professional and academic knowledge base, clinical and research skills, and attitudes and ethics required to function effectively as entry-level speech therapists.
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To cultivate graduates who are able to practise as speech therapists in Hong Kong and serve as speech therapy advocates in mainland China and the Macau SAR.
Programme Characteristics
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The curriculum offers a unique approach to education and training in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, addressing speech therapy in both Chinese and bilingual contexts. A hybrid teaching and learning approach is adopted: traditional lectures are conducted in the first year, and the problem-based learning (PBL) approach is adopted in the second year.
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The curriculum of this undergraduate programme builds on the success of our self-financed Master of Speech Therapy programme, with added emphases on interdisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation and evidence-based practice underpinned by the latest research conducted at CBS.
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The teaching team is composed of academic and teaching staff with considerable teaching experience, proven research track records and extensive clinical expertise.
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Accreditation for the programme will be sought from the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (HKIST), the local professional body responsible for regulating the speech therapy profession and conducting Institution-based Assessment for Speech Therapy Education Programmes in Hong Kong under the Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions, Department of Health, Hong Kong.
Medium of Instruction
- English#
# Supplemented by Cantonese and Mandarin for Cantonese-speaking and Mandarin-speaking clients in clinical placements
Recognition
Contingent on successful accreditation of the programme by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (HKIST), BScST graduates will be qualified to practise as registered speech therapists.
Career Prospects
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Translation
With their strong language proficiency and competence in technology, BALT graduates can pursue careers in various professions, local and overseas, including but not limited to the following:
- Linguistic research
- Translation/interpreting
- Administration and management
- Education
- Corporate communication
- Language data analysis
- Digital/social media content creation and editing
- Social/cultural analysis
- Editing and publishing
- Civil service
- Marketing and sales
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Language Sciences and Analytics
The programme produces graduates who can make meaningful contributions to various sectors of society (e.g. business development, marketing, journalism and media, education, academic research, and public services) by analysing social sentiments, spotting trends in the making, generating predictions and providing insight for business and/or administrative decision making.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Therapy
Graduates are equipped to practise as speech therapists in different service settings, such as the Hospital Authority, non-government organisations, special and mainstream schools, and private clinics, as well as other community service providers.
Academic Pathways
1. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Translation
a) Single Discipline Major;
b) Major and Minor/free Electives;
c) Double Major (BALT and BAEAL);
d) Major + AIDA Pathway; or
e) Dual Degree with The Shanghai Jiao Tong University (admission on a competitive basis)
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Language Sciences and Analytics
a) Single Discipline Major;
b) Major and Minor/free Electives; or
c) Major + AIDA Pathway
3. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Therapy
a) Single Discipline Major; or
b) Major and Minor
Curriculum Structure
The overall credit requirements for the programmes are as follows:
BALT | BScLSA | BScST | |
General University Requirements (GUR) | 30 credits | 30 credits | 30 credits |
Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR) | 75 credits + 3 training credits | 75 credits + 3 training credits | 75 credits + 27 clinical education credits |
Minor or Free Electives | 18 credits | 18 credits | 18 credits |
Credit requirement for graduation | 126 credits including 3 training credits / 132 credits including 3 training credits for Major + AIDA / 171 credits including 3 training credits for double Majors in BALT + BAEAL | 126 credits including 3 training credits / 132 credits including 3 training credits for Major + AIDA | 132 credits including 27 clinical education credits + 18 credits for the Minor option |
The three programmes under the Scheme share a common curriculum in Year One, consisting of linguistics, language enhancement, the University’s general education, speech therapy and translation courses. Exploration of these areas enables students to rank their choices of Major programme in order of preference by the end of Semester 2 of Year One for the consideration of and approval by the CBS.
From Year Two onwards, students are recommended to follow the curricula of their respective programmes. In the final year of study, students can apply their knowledge through a (Capstone) project.
Compulsory Subjects
1. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Translation
Introduction to Translation; Introduction to Linguistics; Work Integrated Education (WIE); Introduction to Bilingual Communication; Introduction to Speech Therapy; Academic and Technical Chinese Writing; Introduction to Modern Chinese; Introduction to Interpreting; Consecutive Interpreting; Translation for Corporate Communication; Translation for the Media in the Digital Age; Programming and Data Analysis for Language Studies; Semantics: Meaning in Language; Sounds and Sound Systems of Language; Pragmatics: Language in Use; Project in Language Studies; Translation Studies; Comparative and Contrastive Studies of Chinese and English Grammar; English for Advanced Academic Writing
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Language Sciences and Analytics
Introduction to Translation; Introduction to Linguistics; Work Integrated Education (WIE); Introduction to Speech Therapy; Academic and Technical Chinese Writing; Introduction to Modern Chinese; Psycholinguistics; Language, Cognition and the Brain; Programming and Data Analysis for Language Studies; Semantics: Meaning in Language; Sounds and Sound Systems of Language; Pragmatics: Language in Use; Advanced Topics in Quantitative Language Studies; Project in Language Sciences and Analytics; Comparative and Contrastive Studies of Chinese and English Grammar; Corpus and Language Technology for Language Studies; Introduction to Data Analytics; Introduction to Statistics for Business; English for Advanced Academic Writing
3. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Therapy
Behavioural and Social Sciences I; Clinical Linguistics: Semantics and Pragmatics; Anatomy and Physiology: Speech and Hearing Sciences I; Behavioural and Social Sciences II; Clinical Linguistics: Language Acquisition and Multilingualism; Clinical Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology; Anatomy and Physiology: Speech and Hearing Sciences II; Introduction to Clinical Practice in Speech Therapy and Audiology; Communication Disorders and Audiology (DSLR English); Preschool Communication Disorders: Assessment and Treatment; Communication Disorders of Neurogenic Origin: Assessment and Treatment; Disorders in Swallowing, Fluency and Voice: Assessment and Treatment; School-age Communication and Literacy Disorders: Assessment and Treatment; Geriatric Communication and Cognitive Disorders: Assessment and Treatment; Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice for Communication Disorders; Craniofacial Disorders, Hearing Impairments and Other Communication Disorders: Assessment and Treatment; Capstone Project; Clinical Education I; Clinical Education II; Clinical Education III; Clinical Education IV; Clinical Education V; Clinical Education VI; Clinical Education VII; Ethics and Professional Issues in Speech Therapy; Interdisciplinary Case Conference
Elective Subjects (excluding subjects in the Japanese and Korean Minors within CBS)
Nearly 20 subjects are offered for BALT and BScLSA students.
(The above subject list is subject to revision.)
The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics is available to students of the BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Translation and BSc (Hons) in Language Sciences and Analytics.
Students on this pathway will complete 75 academic credits + 3 training credits for the Major (BALT/BScLSA) and 36 credits for the Secondary Major (AIDA). 12 credits, including those for the Integrated Capstone Project, can be double-counted for the Major and Secondary Major. The list of compulsory and elective subjects for the Major (BALT/BScLSA) is almost the same as that for the existing BALT/BScLSA programme. The only difference is in the Capstone Project, as students will complete an integrated project (involving both BALT/BScLSA and AIDA) instead of the regular BALT/BScLSA route. The minimum credit requirement of BALT/BScLSA + AIDA is 132 credits.
Remarks
There is no professional accreditation for BALT + AIDA/BScLSA + AIDA.
Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
Please click here for the subject weightings for 2024/25.
There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):
2023/24 Average Score: Any Best 5 Subjects (with Subject Weighting) = 224.1
For further programme information, please contact:
the General Office (tel.: 2766 7454; email: cbs.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
To determine the suitability of applicants who have the same admission scores.
About 10-15 minutes
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Required
To evaluate the potential/suitability of applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their communication skills and interest in the field of study
About 10 minutes for interview
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews
Required
To evaluate the potential/suitability of applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their communication skills and interest in the field of study
About 15 minutes for interview
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews