The main aim of this programme is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the English language and their ability to apply this for enhancing learners' English language standards. Students in the programme will be introduced to major topics and conceptual notions in theoretical English linguistics, applied English linguistics and literature in English, which enables students to conduct linguistic and literary analyses on the one hand and to reflect on their own English language learning and teaching on the other. Upon completing the programme, students should be able to:
1 analyse the sound and meaning systems and the syntactic structures of the English language;
2 analyse written and spoken discourse in relation to its context of use, and evaluate the choice of textual components for fulfilling discourse functions;
3 account for and evaluate the relationships between language, culture and society, and examine the place of English in the world and in Hong Kong;
4 relate their understanding of English as a system to English language learning and teaching; and
5 critically review and evaluate knowledge and perspectives in the English language system based on theories and research findings in the literature.
While this programme is recognized by the Education Bureau (EDB) as one leading to the postgraduate subject knowledge in English (PGSK in English) qualification, it is NOT a PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) programme.
The programme requires 18 credit-units of courses for completion. Students are required to complete three courses (6 credit-units each) which are composed of seven topical issues as laid down by the Education Bureau.
Students can choose to complete the programme either in one year (full-time mode) or in two years (part-time mode).
| Course code (Click the course code for details) | Course title | Credit unit |
| ENGL 8810EEF | English studies for language teaching | 6 |
| ENGL 8815EEF | Investigating English in Context | 6 |
| ENGL 8818EEF | Interdisciplinary studies for English language learning and teaching | 6 |
The programme consists of three courses, providing 240 hours of face-to-face lectures and tutorials, all scheduled for weekday evenings.
Students admitted to the programme are required to have obtained:
(a) a recognised Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent); and
(b) preferably a recognised teaching qualification and/or work experience in English language teaching
Language proficiency requirements
Applicants whose Bachelor's degrees or equivalent qualifications were obtained from programmes where the medium of instruction is not English must meet one of the following
English language proficiency requirements, including:
(a) an overall band score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module, obtained in the same attempt within 2 years after the test date:
(b) a minimum score of 550 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 79 in the internet-based TOEFL, obtained in the same attempt within 2 years after the test date:
(c) a minimum score of 500 in the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6); or
(d) an equivalent of any of the above (e.g.. Test for English majors [TEM-4 Good/TEM-8 Pass]).
The Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies for Language Teaching (PGDESLT) programme is recognized by the Education Bureau (EDB) as an 'Approved Postgraduate Programme in Subject Knowledge for English Language Teachers'. It is NOT a PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) programme.
In combination with a relevant teacher qualification, graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English language teachers.
Admissions & Enrolment Team (Taught Postgraduate), Registry
Tel. (852) 2768 6606
Email: regae@hkmu.edu.hk
Programme enquiries, School of Education and Languages
Tel. (852) 2768 5822
Email: el_adm@hkmu.edu.hk
