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a)
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Master of Arts in Chinese Literature, Language and Culture
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MA in Chinese Literature, Language and Culture programme degree should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree with Second Class Honours or above in Chinese from a
recognized university or comparable institution; OR
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ii)
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a general degree plus relevant working experience; OR
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iii)
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a qualification deemed to be equivalent.
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b)
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Master of Arts in Communication
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MA in Communication degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree with honours from a recognized university or comparable
institution;
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ii)
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relevant professional experience will be favourably considered.
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Applicants should submit a 500-word essay
outlining the applicant's academic interests and objectives, and a sample of publication
or research paper written by the applicant, if any. Short-listed applicants will
be interviewed.
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c)
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Master of Arts in Language Studies
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MA in Language Studies degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree from a recognized
university or comparable institution; OR
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ii)
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a qualification deemed to be equivalent.
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Applicants are normally expected to have
competence in both spoken and written Chinese and English.
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Appropriately qualified applicants
may be interviewed in order to elicit further information such as interests, motivation,
communication skills, language proficiency, maturity and suitability.
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Mature students and other candidates who
lack the above qualifications may be admitted on a case-by-case basis. A qualifying
examination may be required.
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d)
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Master of Arts/Postgraduate
Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Music
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MA/PgDip/PgCert in Music programme should normally possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree in Music with at least second class honours from a
recognized university or comparable institution; OR
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ii)
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qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
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e)
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Master of Business Administration
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MBA
degree programme should possess:
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Full-time
Mode
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i)
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a Bachelor 's degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university or
comparable institution; OR qualification deemed to be equivalent;
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ii)
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at
least 2 years of relevant work experience. Those without 2 years of
relevant work experience have to take an non-credit earning
Foundation Module within the last 2 weeks of August;
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iii)
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an
acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Applicants with 8 or more years of relevant work experience may
apply for exemption from taking GMAT; AND
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iv)
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a
satisfactory performance in the selection interview.
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The
Admission Panel will assess appropriately qualified applicants’
motivation, maturity, communication skills, language proficiency, and
suitability for the Course at interview. Overseas applicants will be
contacted to schedule for a phone interview. Applicants may be exempted
from taking up to four core subjects (eight credit units), provided they
have taken similar or equivalent subjects at postgraduate level (and
achieved a satisfactory grade) within the past five years.
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Part-time
Mode
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i)
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a Bachelor 's degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university or
comparable institution; OR qualification deemed to be equivalent;
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ii)
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at
least 2 years of relevant work experience;
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iii)
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an
acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Applicants with 8 or more years of relevant work experience may
apply for exemption from taking GMAT; AND
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iv)
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a
satisfactory performance in the selection interview.
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The Admission Panel will
assess appropriately qualified applicants’ motivation, maturity,
communication skills, language proficiency, and suitability for the
Course at interview. Overseas applicants will be contacted to schedule
for a phone interview. Applicants may be
exempted from taking up to four core subjects (eight credit units),
provided they have taken similar or equivalent subjects at postgraduate
level (and achieved a satisfactory grade) within the past five years.
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f)
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Master of Chinese Medicine
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Applicants seeking admission to the
Master of Chinese Medicine degree programme should be:
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i)
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holders of the Bachelor of Chinese Medicine or Bachelor of
Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine degree recognized by the School of Chinese
Medicine, HKBU, or applicants with equivalent qualifications; OR
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ii)
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registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong.
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All applicants have to
pass the admission examination for "Master of Chinese
Medicine" arranged by the School.
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Language
requirements:
Applicants must have obtained Grade E or above in Chinese Language and
Culture in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination, or passed the
Chinese Language test (including an interview) arranged by the School of
Chinese Medicine, HKBU.
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g)
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Master of Education
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Applicants seeking admission to the
Master of Education
degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent; AND
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ii)
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a postgraduate certificate/diploma in education or equivalent, and/or relevant
professional experience working with children and adolescents.
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h)
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Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television & Digital Media
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MFA in Film, Television & Digital Media degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
AND
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ii)
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a minimum TOEFL
score of 550 (for paper based examination) or 213 (for computer based
examination) is required for admission. A minimum IELTS result of
Level 6 can be used as an alternative to the TOEFL score (This
requirement is only applicable to students originating from
countries/institutions where English is NOT the major medium of
instruction.); AND
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iii)
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strong
evidence of academic aptitude and strong interest in creative activities.
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Master of Public Administration
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Applicants seeking admission to the
Master of Public Administration degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree
(in any discipline) from a recognized university or comparable
institution; OR
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ii)
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a qualification deemed to be equivalent.
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Qualified applicants will be interviewed to assess their motivation and
suitability for the course.
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j)
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Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSc in Analytical Chemistry degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with honours in Chemistry or in the Physical
and Life Sciences, such as Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Food Science,
Pharmacology, etc, where a strong emphasis is placed on analytical techniques and
measurements from a recognized university or comparable institution; OR
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ii)
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a qualification deemed to be equivalent.
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Applicants who do not possess a formal
degree qualification but have substantial documented relevant and working experience in
Analytical Chemistry may be considered.
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To ensure that all the students have the
appropriate standard in analytical chemistry before they proceed to the
MSc course,
non-chemistry major and non-standard entrant candidates are required to take a proficiency
test soon after they are admitted into the course. If they pass the proficiency test, they
can proceed directly to the MSc course in the fall semester. However, if they fail the
proficiency test, they are required to take the remedial courses designed by the course
team in the summer preceding their enrolment in the fall semester to make up for their
deficiency in analytical chemistry. The proficiency test will be administered using the American Chemical Society (ACS)
Graduate Level Placement Examination in Analytical Chemistry and the remedial courses will
primarily rely on the self-learning computer-based packages.
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k)
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Master of Science in
Applied Accounting and Finance
New
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSc in Applied Accounting and Finance degree programme should normally possess:
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i)
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a
Bachelor's degree with honors in business from a recognized
university or comparable institution, or a professional qualification
deemed to be equivalent; or
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a
Bachelor's degree in other disciplines if they have obtained
relevant experience and/or training in accounting of finance field; AND
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ii)
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a
minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
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Proof
of English proficiency is required for applicants whose first degrees were
obtained from non-English-medium institutions. Applicants will be required
to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Students
with non-business degree and lack basic training/experience in accounting
and finance would be required to take, at their extra cost, an intensive
foundation subject which will be offered on 4-full days (e.g., four
Saturdays or Sundays) before the commence of the MSc programme.
Application
for exemption of a subject will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Only subjects completed at master’s degree level or equivalent and with
similar contents can be used to claim for exemption. Each student can
receive exemptions for no more than two subjects. Students are required to
pay the full tuition fees for exempted subjects.
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l)
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Master of Science in
Corporate Governance and Directorship
New
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSc in Corporate Governance and Directorship degree programme should normally possess:
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i)
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a
bachelor’s degree with honours in business from a recognized
university or comparable institution, or an equivalent qualification
(such as professional qualification in accounting, finance, company
secretarial practices or law); OR
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a
bachelor’s degree in other disciplines if they have obtained relevant
experience and/or training in corporate governance and directorship or
related fields (such as accounting, company secretarial practices,
finance, law, management and so on); AND
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ii)
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a
minimum of three years of relevant working experience.
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Students with
non-business degree and with insufficient basic training/experience in
finance and accounting may be required to take, at their extra cost, an
intensive foundation subject in corporate finance and accounting which
will be offered on 4 full days (e.g., 4 Saturdays or Sundays) before the
commencement of the programme.
Application
for exemption of a subject will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Only subjects completed at the advanced university level or equivalent
and with similar contents can be used to claim for exemption. Each
student can receive exemptions for no more than two subjects. Students
are required to pay the full tuition fees for exempted subjects.
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m)
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Master of Science in Environmental & Public Health
Management
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management degree programme should normally possess:
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i)
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a
Bachelor's degree from a recognized
university or comparable institutions in any other disciplines; OR
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ii)
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a
qualification deemed to be equivalent.
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Applicants
such as higher diploma holders who do not possess a formal degree
qualification, but have substantial documented relevant and working
experience in environmental management (normally 5 years or above) may
be considered. Applicants may be required to prove their language
ability in English by means of interviews and/or written examination or,
for those not available in Hong Kong, by means of performance on
acceptable language indicators such as having a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213
(computer-based), or the Member of Institute of Linguists (MIL)
examinations.
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n)
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Master of Science in
Information Technology Management
New
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Applicants
seeking admission to the MSc in Information Technology Management course
should normally:
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i)
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possess
a Bachelor degree in science, engineering, business or other relevant
fields from a recognized university or comparable institution or a
qualification deemed to be equivalent; and
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ii)
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be
proficient in English. Applicants not using English as the medium of
learning in their Bachelor’s degree course are required to provide
evidence of good English proficiency (e.g., they have taken English
proficiency subjects in the universities, or obtained satisfactory
results in TOEFL or the Standard English Test in the Mainland).
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Applicants
having other qualifications but substantial experience in information
technology will also be considered. Applicants may be interviewed to
determine their suitability for studying the course.
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o)
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Master
of Science in Strategic Human Resources Management
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSc
in Strategic Human Resources Management degree programme should normally possess:
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i)
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a good first degree or equivalent, in any discipline, from a recognized
university; OR a qualification deemed to be equivalent; AND
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ii)
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usually a minimum of five years of management/professional experience.
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p)
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Master of Social Sciences (Contemporary China
Studies)
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSocSc (Contemporary China Studies) degree programme:
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i)
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should hold a Bachelor's degree, or qualification of equivalent standard from
another university or comparable institution;
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ii)
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should pass the interview; and
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iii)
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will be given preference with background in social science and/or humanities.
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q)
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Master
of Social Sciences in European Studies (Sino-European Relations)
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The course is open to
applicants with a wide range of backgrounds. To be eligible for
admission, the applicants seeking admission to the
MSocSc in European Studies & Sino-European Relations degree programme
must have a recognized
Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree.
By
exemption, applicants with substantial professional experience in
private companies or public bodies, especially when their activities
deal with Sino-European relations, may also be considered for
admission. A written examination may in some cases be required.
Applicants
short-listed are called for an interview. Overseas applicants are
interviewed by phone. They are expected to expose their motivation
for the programme, to indicate their research interests and to provide
evidence of their capacity for analysis and for writing. They are
encouraged to send a motivation letter prior to the interview.
Applicants
are required to provide evidence of English proficiency, as attested by
a bachelor's degree taught in English, a minimum of two years of regular
use of English in professional activities, or a score of 550 in TOEFL or
6 in IELTS, or equivalent.
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r) |
Master
of Social Sciences in Media Management
New
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Applicants
seeking admission to the MSocSc in Media Management degree course should
possess:
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(a) |
a Bachelor’s degree from a
recognized university or comparable institution;
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(b) |
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or
213 (computer based), or 7 in IELTS, or C in GCSE/GC for all non-local
applicants whose first degree is from a non-English teaching university;
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(c) |
a
related degree plus 2 years of professional experience or a general
degree with more than 2 years professional experience.
Exceptional fresh graduates, with extensive prior professional
experience, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Applicants should submit a 500-word
essay outlining the applicant’s academic interests and professional
objectives, and a sample of selected publications or projects by the
applicant, if any. Short-listed
applicants will be interviewed in English.
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s) |
Master
of Social Sciences in Sport & Leisure Management
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSocSc in Sport & Leisure Management degree programme should normally possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree in physical education, sport/exercise science,
sport/recreation/leisure/recreation management or other areas such as communication,
tourism and hotel management from a recognized university (usually a good second class
degree is required, but applicants with outstanding work experience may be considered);
AND
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ii)
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preferably
with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience or a number of
equivalent years of experience involved in sport and leisure management
or administration; OR
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ii)
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a qualification deemed to be equivalent.
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t) |
Master
of Social Sciences in Youth Counselling
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Applicants seeking admission to the
MSocSc (Youth Counselling) degree programme should:
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i)
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possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or
equivalent;
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ii)
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have
at least two years of working experience with young people; AND
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iii)
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normally
possess some background knowledge in psychology, human development,
guidance, and/or other related subjects.
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Appropriately
qualified applicants will be interviewed to ensure their motivation and
suitability for pursing training in youth counselling.
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u)
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Master of of Social Work
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Applicants seeking admission to the Master
of Social Work degree programme should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree in Social Work* from a recognized university or equivalent;
AND
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ii)
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at least 2 years of post qualification work experience, preferably in social
work.
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Usually a good second class degree is required, but applicants with
outstanding work experience may be considered. |
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v)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Full-time)
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Applicants seeking admission to the
Postgraduate Diploma in Education should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent; AND
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ii)
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demonstrated language proficiency in Chinese and English as recognized by the
Department of Education Studies
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Applicants may be required to attend an
interview as part of the selection process. Reference will be made to communicative
skills, language proficiency, maturity and motivation of the candidate.
Applicants applying for Chinese or English subjects may be required to
sit for a language proficiency test.
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w)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Part-time)
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Applicants seeking admission to the
Postgraduate Diploma in Education should possess:
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i)
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a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent; AND
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ii)
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a full-time secondary school teacher status#.
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Applicants may be required to attend an
interview as part of the selection process. Reference will be made to communicative
skills, language proficiency, maturity and motivation, specialism and teaching experience.
Students may be provisionally accepted at the time of application, but they should
have their full-time school teacher status confirmed before registration for the
course.
Applicants
applying for Chinese and English subjects may be required to sit a a language proficiency
test.
#
Subjects taught should include the specializing subject following the
norms set by the Department of Education Studies. Applicants who
do not have a full-time teaching status will be considered on a
case-by-case basis and, if admitted, have to fulfill placement
requirements stipulated by the Department. |
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x)
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Postgraduate
Diploma in Education - Subject Teaching and Subject Knowledge Stream
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Applicants seeking
admission to the course should possess:
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i) |
a Bachelor's degree
from a recognized university or equivalent; and
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ii) |
a postgraduate
certificate/diploma in education or equivalent in a subject other than the
major specializing subject; and
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ii)
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a full-time teacher status#.
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Applicants may be required to attend an
interview as part of the selection process. Reference will be made to communicative
skills, language proficiency, maturity and motivation, specialism and teaching experience.
Students may be provisionally accepted at the time of application, but they should
have their full-time school teacher status confirmed before registration for the
course.
Applicants
applying for Chinese and English subjects may be required to sit a a language proficiency
test.
#
Subjects taught should include the specializing subject following the
norms set by the Department of Education Studies. Applicants who
do not have a full-time teaching status will be considered on a
case-by-case basis and, if admitted, have to fulfill placement
requirements stipulated by the Department. |
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y)
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Postgraduate
Diploma in English Subject Knowledge for English Language
Teachers
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General: |
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i) |
a Bachelor's
degree from a recognized university or comparable institution; OR a
qualification deemed to be equivalent; |
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Specific: |
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ii) |
new or serving
English Language teachers with a Bachelor's degree other than English. |
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z)
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Postgraduate
Diploma in Human Resources Management
New
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Applicants
must have a recognized Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional
qualification. Applicants holding diplomas may gain admission provided
that they posses a minimum of four years of working experience. The
English language proficiency requirement applies to all applicants who
received education in language other than English. Proof of proficiency in
English must be provided to admission. Interview will be scheduled with
selected applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the
programme.
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