The new curriculum allows students to gain in-depth knowledge through major studies, and diversify their learning with Gateway Education (GE) courses, electives, and optional minors. The curriculum structure is as follows:
| Component | First-year (HKALE entrants) |
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|---|---|---|
GE |
English *# |
6 credits |
Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy |
3 credits |
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Distributional area requirements (Arts and Humanities; Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations; Science and Technology) |
12 credits |
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Major + College requirement (see notes) |
= 72 credits |
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Minor (optional) |
15-18 credits |
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Free electives |
Remainder to fulfill the credit requirements for graduation, if necessary |
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Minimum credit units for graduation |
90 credits, depending on major |
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Maximum credit units for graduation |
114 credits |
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* |
The College strongly advises students to complete the 6 credits of GE English during their first year of study. |
# |
Students admitted with HKALE Use of English below Grade D have to take 6 credit units of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by the English Language Centre (ELC) before enrolling in GE English. Students who fail to perform satisfactorily in GE English courses will be required to take auxiliary tutorials in ELC concurrent with their GE English courses. EAP courses will be graded, but will not count towards CGPA. |
Notes for 2012 admission |
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1. |
Students whose entry qualification in English/Chinese is below Grade D in HKALE AS-level Use of English/Chinese Language and Culture are required to take additional language courses. |
2. |
Major and college requirements should not exceed 72 credits. However, with the Senate's approval, the college and school may set a higher limit to meet professional accreditation requirements. |
3. |
Students admitted with Advanced Standing I will not be entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of their entry qualifications. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for an exempted course. |
College requirement for Advanced Standing I (9 credits) Students admitted with Advanced Standing I will be required to take three College core courses prescribed by their home departments for respective majors. |
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Course code |
Course title |
Credit units |
|---|---|---|
Asian and International Studies |
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CLA1401 |
3 |
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CLA1501 |
3 |
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CLA1601 |
3 |
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Digital Television and Broadcasting @ |
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CLA1301 |
3 |
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CLA1501 |
3 |
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CLA1601 |
3 |
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Media and Communication |
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CLA1101 |
3 |
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CLA1301 |
3 |
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CLA1601 |
3 |
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Chinese / Culture and Heritage Management / Linguistics and Language Technology / Translation and Interpretation |
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CLA1101 |
3 |
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CLA1201 |
3 |
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CLA1401 |
3 |
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English Studies / Environmental Policy / Public Policy, Management, and Politics |
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CLA1201 |
3 |
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CLA1301 |
3 |
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CLA1601 |
3 |
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Applied Sociology / Social Work |
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CLA1101 |
3 |
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CLA1201 |
3 |
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CLA1501 |
3 |
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Criminology @ / Psychology |
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CLA1201 |
3 |
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CLA1401 |
3 |
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CLA1501 |
3 |
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@ These majors will not offer the Advanced Standing I curriculum in 2012/13. |
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