ENG3000 University English for Senior Entrants
Module Description
This pre-sessional English language module aims to provide additional English language support to Year 2 and Year 3 Senior Year Entrants for their study and for fulfilling the English language requirement in HSUHK. This module comprises an online self-study component focusing on accurate grammar usage and vocabulary expansion; and a face-to-face component on enhancing students’ English language skills. This module is compulsory for Year 2 and Year 3 Senior Year Entrants with an Associate Degree and Higher Diploma qualification unless they fulfil the exemption conditions.
Schedule (AY2023/24)
[Round 1] 31 July – 4 August 2023 (Mon & Wed & Fri)
- Mon: 9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Wed & Fri: 10:00am – 1:00pm & 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Online Exam: 5 August 2023 (Saturday)
[Round 2] 7 – 11 August 2023 (Mon & Wed & Fri)
- Mon: 9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Wed & Fri: 10:00am – 1:00pm & 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Online Exam: 12 August 2023 (Saturday)
FAQs
The module is mandatory for all Year-2 and Year-3 entrants with an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma qualification (admitted from Academic Year 2022/23).
Entrants who fulfil the following minimum English proficiency standard can be exempted from taking the module.
- Level 3 in HKDSE English Language; OR
- 6.0 point in IELTS; OR
- 540 (Paper-based), 200 (CBT) or 75 (IBT) in TOFEL; OR
- 680 in TOEIC; OR
- 490 in CET-4
You have to email an official application with proof to eng@hsu.edu.hk. Upon approval, you will be enrolled in the module in the coming semester. The details will be announced in due course.
You are required to retake the module in the next round when the module is re-open for enrollment. The details will be announced in due course.
Yes. Students shall attain an attendance rate of 80% to pass the module.
The module is non-credit bearing. However, “Pass/Fail” will be printed on the transcript upon completion of the course.
The whole module is completely free of charge.