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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Sciences)

人文社會科學院 (文學士/社會科學學士)

Year of Entry 2013
Mode of Funding Government funded
Admission Code 1011
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Sciences)
Mode of Study Full time
Indicative Intake Target
383
(JUPAS and non-JUPAS)
Tuition Fee Click here for more information
Direct/Non-JUPAS Application Deadline
28 Feb 2013 (Local & Non-local)
General Enquiries
+852 3442 7151 (Phone)
+852 3442 0364 (Fax)
chgenoff@cityu.edu.hk
Remarks: Remarks: For JUPAS applicants, the programme code is JS1011
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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at City University provides leading educational programmes in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It is home to six departments: the Departments of Applied Social Studies, Asian and International Studies, Chinese, Translation and Linguistics, English, Media and Communication and Public and Social Administration, which span a wide range of subjects.

For students, the College provides an exciting and progressive education that uses a wide range of innovative teaching methods supported by the latest in IT and computerised services. During their undergraduate studies, students have many opportunities to go abroad on study trips, student exchanges and overseas internships. Graduates from the College also have a successful record of rapid employment after graduation. Graduates of the College enter a wide range of professions and career paths including business, education, corporate life, government, media industries and telecommunications.

The College offers Bachelor degrees in Applied Sociology; Asian and International Studies; Chinese; Criminology; Culture and Heritage Management; Digital Television and Broadcasting; English Studies; Environmental Policy; Linguistics and Language Technology; Media and Communication; Psychology; Public Policy, Management and Politics; Social Work; and Translation and Interpretation.

Admission Arrangements

JUPAS Applicants

HKDSE students will apply for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. They will not select a major until after one year of study. During their first year, students study core-curricular courses designed by the College in addition to Gateway Education (GE) courses. At the end of the first year, the top 20% of students [based on (i) completion of at least 30 credit units in Semesters A and B; (ii) no failed grades in any courses in Semesters A and B; and (iii) cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of Semester B] will have free choice of the majors offered by the College. The other 80% of students will be allocated to a major of their choice, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by the College.

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification or an incomplete sub-degree qualification are generally admitted to the College and may select their major after one year of study. At the end of the first year, the top 20% of students [based on (i) completion of at least 30 credit units in Semesters A and B; (ii) no failed grades in any courses in Semesters A and B; and (iii) cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of Semester B] will have free choice of the majors offered by the College. The other 80% of students will be allocated to a major of their choice, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by the College.

Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification such as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, a Hong Kong Advanced Level (HKAL) or a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL) qualification may apply for admission to a major/programme directly and receive Advanced Standing I. The minimum graduation requirement for Advanced Standing I students is 90 credits (instead of the 120 credits in a standard 4-year curriculum), subject to the requirements of individual majors.

For the arrangement of senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission for Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates, click here.

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the minimum entrance requirements. For details about the entrance requirements, please click the following links:

First-Year Curriculum

 

Semester A

Course

Credit Units

CLA1001 Fundamentals of University Learning # @

3

GE1401 University English OR English for Academic Purposes

3

Select one from Group I:

CLA1201 Fundamentals of Media and Communication #

3

CLA1301 The Many Faces of Language #

CLA1401 Re-imagining English #

Select one from Group II:

CLA1101 Asia and the World #

3

CLA1501 Discovering Government #

CLA1601 Individuals and Society #

One Gateway Education course

3

Total Credit Units in Semester A:

15

 

Semester B

Course

Credit Units

Discipline-Specific English ^

3

Select one from Group I (not taken in Semester A):

CLA1201 Fundamentals of Media and Communication #

3

CLA1301 The Many Faces of Language #

CLA1401 Re-imagining English #

Select one from Group II (not taken in Semester A):

CLA1101 Asia and the World #

3

CLA1501 Discovering Government #

CLA1601 Individuals and Society #

Two Gateway Education courses

6

Total Credit Units in Semester B:

15

Total Credit Units in Year One:

30

 

 

Notes:

@ College Mentoring Course: ALL HKDSE students are required to take CLA1001 in Semester A.

# College Core Courses (total: 15 credit units): Students must take two College Core Courses in Semester A, one course each from Group I and Group II, and similarly two College Core Courses in Semester B, one course each from Group I and Group II not taken in Semester A.

First-year entrants with a Level ‘3’ in HKDSE English Language will be required to take 6 credits of English for Academic Purposes.

^ Students will select one Discipline-Specific English course from a list of courses. 

 

Major Option(s)

Asian and International Studies

Award Title
BSocSc (Hons) in Asian and International Studies
亞洲及國際研究榮譽社會科學學士
Our Target

This programme explores Asia’s place in the contemporary world and Hong Kong’s strategic positioning both within the region, and the world. It aims to develop students’ knowledge of the socio-political, economic and cultural processes of the changes occurring in Asian countries and to situate them in the broader international context by reflecting on Asia's increasing significance in world affairs. Through its interdisciplinary curriculum and social research training, the major seeks to equip students with analytic skills that are of value to organisations in diverse economic sectors thoughout Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. In addition, it enhances students’ critical reasoning and problem-solving skills and will extend and deepen their regional and global perspectives.
Start Your Career Here

This programme aims to develop vital human resources that are of strategic importance to Hong Kong. It will develop your knowledge and skills and broaden and deepen your international and regional perspectives to prepare you for a career in both government offices and commercial sectors. Graduates are employable in a wide variety of occupational fields, including social research, market research, journalism and mass media, public relations, commerce, project-planning and management, social enterprises and non-governmental organisations.
What You Will Be Studying

This programme emphasises good knowledge and analytical skills in local, regional and global issues and training to enhance oral and written skills. It offers both theoretical thinking and practical analytical perspectives.

 

Core components:

  • Courses on the foundations of social sciences
  • Courses on social research methods 
  • Courses on Asian societies
  • Courses on international and development studies
  • Courses on globalization

The programme offers three specialised streams: Asian Studies, International Studies and Development Studies. Students are encouraged to choose electives based on their interests. Elective courses include HK and China studies, specific regional, international and development topics, problem-based studies, and migration and environment studies. All courses strengthen students’ practical skills and analytical abilities.
Bonus Features
  • This programme is the first and only programme in Hong Kong to focus on the increasingly important Asian region in at rising Asian age.
  • It strengthens students’ international perspectives  
  • It is staffed by scholars with field-based research in Asian countries, and provides students with up-to-date and in-depth regional knowledge.
  • It features opportunities to join overseas exchange programmes and join field trips to different countries in and beyond Asia to broaden your horizons.
  • AIS’s internship programme offers on-site job training in a number of fields, such as non-government organisations, marketing and research firms, private companies, media and tourism sectors, political parties and policy consultancy agencies.

 
Useful Links
Admissions Tutor
Prof Graeme Lang
graeme.lang@cityu.edu.hk
Programme Leader
Dr Chan Yuk Wah
yukchan@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries
ais.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk
1250 @ 54.224.75.101