Key Facts
Students engage with a broad range of research areas, including linguistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and literary studies. The programme supports interdisciplinary approaches, allowing exploration of topics such as language in digital media, global literatures, cultural identity, and critical theories, while developing both theoretical and applied research capabilities.
The programme promotes student-centred learning through close supervision and active research participation. Students are encouraged to develop independent research, contribute to scholarly discussions, and produce original work, culminating in a doctoral thesis that advances knowledge in language, literature, and communication studies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Corpus Linguistics
- Discourse Analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis
- Sociolinguistics and World Englishes
- Language and New Media
- American and Global Literature in English
- Postcolonial Theory and Literary Studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Identity document required (ID card, passport, or travel document)
- Official transcripts required (final or latest), with English translation and grade interpretation if not in English
- Degree or graduation certificate or proof of study required
- Verification proof required for certain qualifications (e.g. CHSI or CSCSE reports where applicable)
- English language proficiency proof required (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, CET-6 if prior studies not in English)
- Personal statement required
- Reference letters required (if applicable)
- For doctoral admission: relevant master’s degree or equivalent qualification or proven academic/professional attainment required
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 17,199 AUD / year (≈ 94,000 HKD / year)
- Domestic: 17,199 AUD / year (≈ 94,000 HKD / year)
Living costs
Hong Kong
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,510-4,285 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
