The Major adopts an active learning approach that guides students towards a critical understanding of the cognitive and psychological process, economic and political institutions, as well as historically and case-specific factors that enter the public policy making and governance process. The curriculum combines courses in social sciences and policy analysis on both domestic and international level to develop students’ skills and knowledge in these areas. The coursework provides both a solid foundation for students interested in careers in the social sciences and a strong background for a variety of professions in which knowledge about social processes and how societies work with global worldview is relevant.... [-]

The Major aims to take students on a historical, philosophical, scientific, techno-scientific, cultural and practical journey into the concept of sustainability. The predicament faced by an increasing and more affluent human population on our finite planet Earth, particularly crises induced by the inseparable daily use of technology on a global scale, make the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development key to our future success as a species and amongst the most hotly debated topics of contemporary society. The debates cry out for logical and knowledgeable leadership and a better-educated populace that can make informed judgments and decisions. Therefore, it lays the groundwork for those who wish to work or go on further specialist studies in sustainability, by providing some more focused knowledge concerning the environment, necessary for today’s corporate culture and essential to policy making.... [-]

What is the impact of rising China on global politics, economy, and environment? What effects would changing settings in global politics, economy, and environment have on China? The Major aims to develop students’ strong understanding of those issues while deepening students’ knowledge on China’s remarkable socio-cultural legacy. A comparative approach will be incorporated throughout the delivery of the different courses so that students will be able to develop well-informed responses which demonstrate critical and analytical skills with scholastic quality. At the end of the study, students will find themselves in possession of a unique set of skills of utilizing various opportunities that emerge from China’s global interaction as well as tackling numerous challenges that arise from it.... [-]

Whether students are aiming to be an auditor, business accountant, financial controller, company secretary, tax consultant or a finance expert, this programme will lay the foundations for you to excel in today’s dynamic business environment, and also provide you with a broad range of vital supplementary skills to help broaden your career horizons and give you access to more opportunities.

Upon completion of the programme, you will not only get exemptions from various professional bodies but also gain a variety of skills in communication, global understanding and team engagement, which today’s employers are looking for in their professional graduate hires, not only in the Greater China region but also worldwide.... [-]

This multidisciplinary and inter-faculty programme taught in English aims to engage students to think complexly about China’s history, culture, society, economic and political situation and its place in a globalised world.

1. Non-Chinese Speaking-Students Welcome

The Programme is taught in English; no knowledge of Chinese is required for admission. However, students are still required to meet the admission requirements as stipulated by the University. CUHK’s unique bilingual education provides an ideal environment for students to learn about China without prior knowledge of Chinese language.

2. Mastery of Chinese Language

Students with no prior knowledge of Chinese language will be provided with intensive training in Chinese language. ... [-]

This top-up degree course is studio based, practical, hands-on and creative. It offers you many different ways to make graphic design work as you explore the different contexts and formats in which graphic design is experienced. It allows you to decide what kind of designer you want to be. It will test and challenge you to expand your understanding and knowledge of what graphic design is, what it can do and what it is for.

You will be introduced to typography and layout, drawing as observation and problem solving, identity and branding, packaging and point of purchase, exhibition design, publication and printing, and digital moving image. The course has a great resource base for you to use. Typically our students work on Apple Macs in computer labs, screen print and Letterpress print in our Printing Studios and build prototypes in the wood and metal workshops.... [-]

In collaboration with the University of Derby, UK, this one year top-up degree course will enable you to design creative solutions that can inspire and communicate the purpose of a space. You’ll gain a unique insight into the connection between interior and exterior space.

The University of Derby (UoD) is an ambitious, innovative and modern university focused on real world learning. With its reputation for industry-relevant degree programmes, UoD offer you unparalleled opportunities to gain professional work experience alongside your studies. It is this commitment to real world learning that will set you apart in the employment market.... [-]

In collaboration with the University of Derby, UK, the one year top-up degree course is for anyone wishing to be both creative and strategic. It is designed for those who want to learn about the business of fashion but have a desire to design and make. Ultimately, this course is for anyone wishing to pursue a fashion marketing centric career.

This course will help you develop fashion design skills, and expand your knowledge of key business aspects through a combination of creative and practical study.

The University of Derby (UoD) is an ambitious, innovative and modern university focused on real world learning. With its reputation for industry-relevant degree programmes, UoD offer you unparalleled opportunities to gain professional work experience alongside your studies. It is this commitment to real world learning that will set you apart in the employment market.... [-]

In collaboration with the University of Derby, UK, in this course you will be taught by a variety of learning and teaching methods which include: - problem solving, reflective practice, analysis of given problem with synthesis of solution, portfolio building, group work, the use of influences files, report writing, group critiques, negotiated learning, presentation and demonstration

Contextual Studies and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) will continue through to this final year giving you a positive advantage within the fashion and textiles industries. This integration of skills and knowledge has produced innovative and creative textile and fashion designers.... [-]

The Film Major provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to media education that fosters innovative thinking and creativity. Students of this major will receive intensive training in both practical and theoretical dimensions of film and media studies, script writing, film and television production, animation, post-production and digital media. Our expertise in film and television production and creative technology enables us to cultivate new talents who will contribute to the rapidly growing creative industries and the knowledge economy in Hong Kong, the Asia Pacific region, and beyond.

Over the years, we have established extensive connections with the film industry and invited first-class professionals to serve as advisors. We are proud of having a list of alumni who are distinguished players in the industry.... [-]

The Public Relations and Advertising Major provides opportunities for students to practise the art of effective integrated communication in both public relations and advertising contexts in different kinds of organizations. Students learn the theories and practices of informing consumers about practices, services or products, persuading stakeholders to reach mutual understanding and achieving a two-way dialogue to enhance brand engagement.

The Public Relations and Advertising Major offers three Concentrations: Advertising and Branding, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations.... [-]

Students in the Journalism Major pursue studies in three major areas: (1) professional journalism, in which students learn the principles and skills of gathering, presenting, and producing news and current affairs; (2) theoretical foundations of the profession, in which students develop a conceptual understanding of the profession and its role in society through legal, ethical, political, historical, economic and media communication theory courses; and (3) complementary studies of the relationship between broadcast or print or internet journalism and society as well as the way politics, government, business, and law operate in both local and international communities.... [-]