The MA in Language Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University is designed to provide comprehensive linguistic knowledge and analytical skills to address problems related to language in professional and academic contexts. The program particularly targets language teachers, administrators, instructors in tertiary and adult/continuing education, translators, and media specialists. The curriculum includes both required and elective components, totaling 27 units. Graduates fulfill Hong Kong Education Bureau requirements for English subject knowledge and proficiency, qualifying them for incentive grants and professional development. The program is taught by the Department of English Language and Literature and emphasizes flexibility for working students, with evening and Saturday classes, and some daytime options for full-time students.