Master of Arts in Language, Communication, and Technology (AY2027-28)

(To be retitled as Master of Arts in Language, Communication, and Technology in AY2027-28; proposed title and curriculum structure are currently under review and subject to University approval)

About the MALCT Programme & Aims

The Master of Arts in Language, Communication, and Technology (MALCT) programme aims to provide students with a challenging interdisciplinary education and rigorous academic training in bilingual communication, language technologies, digital communication, and related research.

Designed for students with strong competence in Chinese and English, the programme seeks to develop advanced abilities in language use, cross-cultural communication, translation practices, and technology-mediated communication. Through engagement with contemporary theories, digital tools, and emerging artificial intelligence technologies, students will develop the capacity to analyse, evaluate, and create effective communication across linguistic, cultural, and technological contexts.

The programme emphasises critical thinking, cultural awareness, ethical judgement, and research skills, enabling students to assess the opportunities and challenges brought by language technologies and AI-assisted communication. By fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, and reflective practice, the programme prepares graduates to respond effectively to professional and academic challenges in an increasingly digital and globalised society.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes expected upon completion of the programme are that students should be able to:

Communicate effectively using advanced Chinese and English language skills for academic, professional, and digital communication purposes, adapting specialised communication strategies to diverse audiences and demonstrating critical awareness of appropriate language use across complex intercultural and professional contexts;
Integrate theories, methods, and emerging technologies in language, translation, and communication studies to facilitate effective bilingual and cross-cultural communication, including proficient post-editing, in diverse professional contexts across Greater China, including Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, and Taiwan;
Critically analyse and evaluate the socio-cultural, technological, ethical, and professional factors that influence the production, mediation, and reception of texts, including bilingual, digital, and AI-assisted texts, and exercise informed judgement in addressing related professional and ethical issues;
Critically evaluate current developments in language technologies, artificial intelligence, translation practices, and communication theories, and assess their implications for language-related professions;
Conduct independent research in language, communication, and technology-related fields, applying appropriate methodologies and critically evaluating AI-assisted language outputs and digital resources.

New Programme Structure

Programme Overview

Curriculum

The MALCT programme consists of 30 credits, including 3 required courses (9 credits), 5 elective courses (15 credits), and a capstone project (6 credits). All courses carry three credits each, except Dissertation and Year-long Project on Bilingual Communication, which are six-credit courses.

The courses of the programme are tentatively as follows

Category	Course List
Required Courses	TRA520 Approaches to Translation and Cross-cultural Communication	TRA503 Theory and Practice of Interlingual Communication (C-E)
Required Courses	TRA507 AI-Assisted Bilingual and Digital Communication
Required Elective Courses	TRA516 Dissertation	TRA517 Year-long Project on Bilingual Communication
Elective Courses	Module A: Bilingual Communication and Cultural Studies
	TRA501 Translation: Traditional and Modern	TRA502 Research Methods in Bilingual and Digital Communication
	TRA504 Advanced Studies in Bilingual and Digital Communication	TRA508 History of Cross-cultural Exchanges in China
	TRA511 Literary and Intersemiotic Translation (C-E)	TRA512 Intercultural Communication
	TRA514 Bilingual and Digital Communication in Popular Culture	TRA519 Eco-translation and Environmental Communication
	Module B: Digital, Professional, and Industry Communication
	TRA505 Business Writing and Translation (C-E) in Digital Practice	TRA509 Bilingual Journalistic Writing
	TRA510 Interlingual Communication in Courts of Hong Kong	TRA515 Creative Industry Communication in the Digital Age
	TRA521 Audiovisual Translation and Digital Communication	TRA523 Bilingual Corporate Communication
	TRA524 Interlingual Communication in AI Industries
	Module C: Language and Linguistics
	TRA506 Comparative Language Studies for Bilingual Communication	TRA513 Comparative Textual Criticism and Post-editing
	TRA518 Interlingual Communication and Interpreting Workshop	TRA522 English Writing for Bilingual Communication

Progression Requirements

Students are required to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above in order to automatically proceed to the next term for both full-time and part-time modes. The Board of Examiners shall, at the end of each term, recommend whether each student is:

Eligible for progression towards an award
Eligible for an award, or:
Required to withdraw from the programme.

A student will normally progress unless he/she fall within the following categories, any of which may be regarded as grounds for termination of studies:

The student is unable to attain a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the end of the term (for full-time students) or the year (for part-time students);
The student is unable to attain a Cumulative GPA of 2.67 at the end of the programme, which is the minimum Cumulative GPA requirement for graduation; or
The student has exceeded the maximum period of study, which is four years for full-time mode and five years for part-time mode.

A student will be given a warning if his/her Cumulative GPA is above 2.50 (the level required for progression) but below 2.67 (the level for graduation). The minimum Cumulative GPA for special consideration for a chance of continuation will be 2.40. The student shall be closely considered by the Programme Director concerned (e.g. through an interview) to find out their quality or standard. The Board of Examiners concerned can then make a decision on those marginal cases and report their thinking and decision to the Postgraduate Studies Committee (PSC) for information, or make recommendations on these marginal cases for special consideration by the PSC for a chance of continuation.

Graduation Requirements

For graduation, students are required to complete a total of 30 credits as specified in the programme curriculum, including “required” and “elective” courses. The minimum GPA requirement for graduation will be 2.67 for the programme. Moreover, there is an English exit requirement for those who are admitted to the programme with an English test score just below the minimum. It is considered fulfilled if

The student concerned resits the IELTS/TOEFL test and obtains a minimum score specified in the Admission Requirement; or
The student concerned has completed an approved English enhancement course and attains a minimum grade specified by the programme, i.e. Grade B- as comparable to IELTS 6.5 (for 2025-26 intake or before ONLY).
If a student was admitted to the programme with an English test score just below the minimum as specified in the programme's admission requirements (for the 2026-27 intake), the student is required to fulfil the same exit requirement on English language competence before graduation.

Tuition Fees

Application Fee: HK$400 (non-refundable)

Tuition Fee:

Full-time / Part-time mode: HK$190,000 for all students

Application Information

Applications for the Master of Arts in Translation Studies for 2027-28 will open on 1 September 2026.
Applicants can apply online via the following link: Online Application System, and choose 'Master of Arts in Translation Studies' (To be retitled as Master of Arts in Language, Communication, and Technology; proposed title and curriculum structure are currently under review and subject to University approval).

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualification(s)

1. Applicants must:

hold a relevant bachelor’s degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by Lingnan University; or
have obtained an equivalent qualification; or
have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.

English Proficiency (for 2026-27 intake and after)

2. In addition to the above, an applicant whose degree, or exceptionally, an alternative qualification deemed equivalent, was not awarded by a tertiary institution where English was used as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme shall obtain:

a minimum score of 79 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test; or
a band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)¹; or
a minimum score of 450 or above in the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6), with proof of competency in spoken English²; or
an equivalent score in a recognised test; or
an equivalent qualification to prove his/her English language proficiency, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

¹For IELTS and TOEFL qualifications for admission purposes, the University accepts only results from a single test sitting. The test must be conducted at a recognised test centre and fall within the two-year validity period, counted from the time of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort.

²For CET-6 results submitted for admission purposes, the University accepts only those obtained within the five-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort. Applicants must also demonstrate competency in spoken English through an oral interview conducted by the programme and/or obtain a grade B or above in the CET-6 Speaking English Test.

Additional Admission Requirements

Applicants may be invited to attend a face-to-face or video interview when it is deemed necessary.
(with effect from AY2021/22 cohort).

Additional Information

Please note that the Immigration Office has NO objection to your taking up employment, effective from the date of issue of your non-objection letter until the date specified in the letter, under the conditions that (1) you remain a student studying the specific programme at Lingnan University and (2) your limit of stay in Hong Kong remains unexpired. For job or internship experience, please feel free to explore part-time job opportunities during your studies and the period specified in the non-objection letter.

Teaching and Administrative Staff

Programme Staff	Name
Programme Director	Prof. HUI Ting Yan, Isaac
Associate Programme Director	Prof. LI Bo
Administrative Officer	Ms. Caren CAI
Assistant Administrative Officer	Mr. Joey LIN

General Enquiry

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (852) 2616-7970

Address: Department of Translation, Room 102, Ho Sin Hang Building, Lingnan University,
8 Castle Peak Rd. Tuen Mun,
New Territories, HK