Master of Arts in Digital Linguistics and Intercultural Communication [MADLIC] – Chinese Programme and English Programme | Postgraduate Programmes | Faculty of Humanities
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05 Oct, 2026

MA in Digital Linguistics and Intercultural Communication is now open for application!

Programme Code:  A1M148 / C2M068 (MOI: English) ; A1M158 (MOI: Chinese [mainly Putonghua])

Study Mode: One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027 

Emblem of The Education University of Hong Kong
Faculty of Humanities

Master of Arts in Digital Linguistics and Intercultural Communication [MADLIC] – Chinese Programme and English Programme

MADLIC Courses

 

Course TitleCredit Points (cps)
Core Courses*
Methods for Language and Communication Research3 cps
Technology-Enhanced Translation for Professional Communication #3 cps
Linguistics and Intercultural Communication3 cps
Multilingual Societies in the Digital Age #3 cps
Elective Courses*
Sociolinguistics3 cps
Written and Spoken Discourse3 cps
English in the Global Context3 cps
Digital Technology for Language Studies3 cps
Translation for Digital Media and Entertainment #3 cps
Multimodal Communication3 cps
AI and Computer-assisted Approaches to Translation #3 cps
Conflict, Culture, and Negotiation3 cps
Computer-Assisted Language Learning3 cps
Dissertation* (for A1M148 & C2M068/Medium of Instruction: English ONLY)
Master's Dissertation 6 cps

# Students are required to be proficient in both English and Chinese (Putonghua/Cantonese). The courses will be conducted in English, Cantonese or Putonghua as the teacher sees fit.

* The course list above is for reference only and is subject to change. Not all elective courses will be offered every year. The elective courses offered in the MADLIC (English Programme) and the MADLIC (Chinese Programme) may differ.

 

Disclaimer: 

 

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

 

The default mode of teaching of all classes will be in-person on campus using face-to-face mode. Students who are currently not in Hong Kong are advised to make their travel plans as early as possible.

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