LANG 5030 – Professional Communication Skills for Engineers

LANG 5030 – Professional Communication Skills for Engineers (Fall 2025)

An English course offered by the Center for Language Education of HKUST

This course helps students to develop and practice skills appropriate for participating and communicating in typical academic and professional engineering contexts. Students will learn how to construct informative and persuasive messages, lead engaging seminars, and appreciate the nuances of communicating successfully in intercultural settings.

Who should apply?

  • Students who want to improve their professional English communication skills in engineering contexts.
  • Students who are interested in leading and participating in presentations in the future.
  • Students who wish to learn how to construct informative and persuasive messages.
  • Students who want to understand and apply academic writing conventions in engineering.
  • Students who aim to develop intercultural competence and appreciate diversity in English communication styles.

Course details

Please refer to the website of the Center for Language Education. 

Course schedule and fee

Date: September 1 – November 26, 2025 (every Monday and Wednesday, except public holidays)

Time: 12noon - 1:30pm

Venue: Room 3401 (Lift 17-18), Clear Water Bay campus

Course fee: HK$3,000

Remarks: The credit and GPA of LANG 5030 will not be used to fulfill the graduation requirement.

Application

Please refer to the email sent by the Program Office.

Successful candidates will be notified of the payment procedure in a separate email around mid-August 2025.

Enquiry 

senglang@ust.hk