Upon completion of the Programme, students should be able to:

  1. Develop an extensive knowledge, intellectual and philosophical background on which to build their future career and realize their academic aspirations;
  2. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences in academic and professional settings;
  3. Integrate skills and abilities to function as resourceful and efficient problem solvers and critical thinkers;
  4. Adhere to ethical standards when discharging duties in academic, social and work environments; and
  5. Identify their roles as responsible citizens in the local community and the globalised world.

Learning outcomes of each stream

English and Communication Stream

  1. Display sound language skills and communication competence with abilities to communicate effectively in English in academic, professional and social contexts;
  2. Distinguish between a wide variety of genres and their applications in the English language; and
  3. Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the role of English as a global language that facilitates communication within, between and across different cultures.

Chinese and Philosophy Stream

  1. Apply knowledge and concepts acquired in the areas of Chinese Language, Chinese and Western Philosophy to work and study;
  2. Employ logical, critical and systematic thinking processes with the ability to deal with abstract ideas and conflicting values; and
  3. Relate concepts to their own culture and reflect on them through the nexus of language and philosophy studies.

Bilingual Studies Stream

  1. Demonstrate competence in both English and Chinese which can be applied to diversified occupations and industries;
  2. Perform functions as competent and effective communicators in a bilingual/multilingual environment; and
  3. Evaluate issues of cultural diversity and language disparity in their roles as cultural intermediaries and communicators.