Capstone Project Series: Multilingual Features of Nantou Ancient Town in Shenzhen — Linguistic Landscape & Visualization Capstone Project Series: Art, Text and Emotion: Building a Digital Art Archive Capstone Project Series: Exploring English Accents Through a Virtual Guide: An Interactive Resource for Chinese EFL Learners Capstone Project Series: Culinary Discourse: Creating a Hong Kong Food Map for Tourists MADES Students Digital Creation Portfolio A Linguistic Journey from Xinjiang to Hong Kong - - from Mr. XIU My English Learning Journey - - from Ms. Li
Pioneering Integration
MADES is the first Master's programme in Hong Kong that uniquely joins the study of language and technology, offering a comprehensive educational experience that bridges academic study with real-world challenges.
Interdisciplinary Strength
MADES stands out by taking an interdisciplinary approach, strategically positioned at the intersection of linguistic theory, digital communication, and practical application.
Cutting-Edge Research Methods
Students will engage with state-of-the-art research methods such as language corpora and various data analysis tools, setting our programme apart from other applied English linguistics programmes.
Advanced Knowledge and Practical Digital Skills
MADES is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in applied linguistics and proficiency in digital research tools, providing a comprehensive and critical perspective on using digital technologies for effective English communication at future workplace.
Degree Applicants should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, such as in English studies, or other disciplines related to literature, linguistics, communication, media studies or business , etc. 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.
MOI is English: An applicant whose degree or, exceptionally, alternative qualification deemed equivalent from a tertiary institution is using English as the medium of instruction (MOI) will need no proof of English language proficiency.
MOI is not English: An applicant whose degree or, exceptionally, alternative qualification deemed equivalent from a tertiary institution is not using English as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme should obtain a minimum score of 79 or 4.0 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a total score of 450 or above in College English Test Band 6.
Applicants who have not yet fully met the language requirements may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account their academic background, work experience, interview performance, and other relevant factors.
Language qualifications other than TOEFL, IELTS, or CET-6 will be considered on a case-by-case basis, which may include an equivalent score in a recognised test, or an equivalent qualification (such as CEFR, CEA, HKALE, GCE, HKDSE, etc.) as proof of an applicant's English language proficiency. Preference will be given to applicants with an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher, or a TOEFL score of 97 or higher.
IELTS and TOEFL Validity: Lingnan University only accepts IELTS and TOEFL results that are within the validity period of 2 years from the time of submission of an admission application for the specific intake cohort. The validity period of CET-6 is 5 years from the time of submission of an admission application.
Please upload the scanned copies of the following supporting documents to Online Application System. Applications with incomplete/ missing document will not be processed.