CUSCS Higher Diploma Programmes - Applied History Studies

Admission Requirements

Applicants should fulfill any one of the following requirements:

Level 2 in five subjects^* in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination including Chinese Language^# and English Language, or equivalent; or
Pass in one A Level or two AS Level subjects, plus five passes in HKCEE including Level 2/ Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
Satisfactory completion of the Diploma Yi Jin or Diploma of Applied Education Programme; or
Aged 21 or above

If one of the five subjects is 'Citizenship and Social Development', the admission requirement will be "Attained" for 'Citizenship and Social Development' and Level 2 in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language.

A maximum of two Applied Learning subjects, excluding Applied Learning Chinese (ApL(C)), can be used in the application. "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" Level in Applied Learning subjects will be considered as equivalent to Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 in HKDSE subjects respectively.

Applied Learning Chinese (ApL(C)) will be accepted as an alternative Chinese Language qualification for admission consideration for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) DSE candidates.

Note: Interview is required.

Programme Structure

This programme will be offered on a two-year full-time basis, and based on a credit unit system.

Programme Structure Details

Progression Path

Local Articulation

Over 90% of HD in Applied History Studies graduates in past 4 years received offers from local or overseas universities, among whom over 60% were admitted to UGC-funded universities.

Graduates have received offers from more than 17 UGC-funded or self-funded Degree Programmes offered by local universities:

Bachelor of Arts (major in Hong Kong Studies), The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts Programme in History, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History, Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities, Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Bilingual Interdisciplinary Chinese Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Heritage Management, City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History, City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese History), The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (History), The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Music in Education (Honours), The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Writing for Film, Television and New Media, The School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal and Cultural Studies, The School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Policy, The School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature, The Open University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Applied Social Studies, The Open University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History, Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Internship Programmes and Field Trips

Part of the programme requirements, students who undertake internship have to undergo 60 hours of training in the field of languages and communication or other related industries in Hong Kong or overseas Students will be placed at cultural organizations, rural committee, social enterprises, schools etc. for practicum on writing, guided tour services, administration, reporting and teaching, etc. related works.

Phoenix TV programme: An interview with students of HD in Applied History Studies at their field trips

Part 1: Recording oral history from villagers in Fu Tei Au Tsuen
Part 2: Exploring local temple cultures in Sham Shui Po and Tsing Yi

In addition to classroom study, students enjoy internship opportunities at different cultural institutions, which, in 2016-17, includes the Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage (CACHe), Jao Tsung-I Academy and the Japan Society of Hong Kong. This enables students to reflect and analyse historical issues from different perspectives.

History experts and academics are invited to give subject talks to help students broaden their historical horizons and enrich their knowledge in a relaxing way.

Internship at Science Park

Internship at Jao Tsung-I Academy

Internship at the Japan Society of Hong Kong

Topical talk organized by CACHe

Big bowl feast at Shan Ha Tsuen

Field trip at Yim Tin Tsai

Field trip at Sheung Wan

Field trip at Central

Visit to CUHK library

Cultural exchange Tour to Suzhou

Internship at Jockey Club Lei Yue Mun Plus

Student Sharing 2016-17 (Chinese Version Only)

General Information

Mode of Delivery

This programme will be delivered mainly by face-to-face instruction, supplemented with on-line materials as deemed appropriate.

Medium of Instruction

Teaching activities will be conducted in English, Cantonese and Putonghua as deemed appropriate. Learning materials will be in English and Chinese as deemed appropriate.

Assessment Methods

Performance of participants is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of assessment methods, such as projects, classroom participation, assignments, tests and examinations.

Class Location

CUSCS Learning Centres

CEF Course Code and Course Name

CEF Course Code﹕37H121939
CEF Course Name﹕Higher Diploma in Applied History Studies

Enquiries

Tel: 3943 9199
Email: HD_TKO@scs.cuhk.edu.hk

Tuition Fee

Local Applicants : $65,400 / per year

Non-local Applicants : $75,400 / per year

Applied History Studies

Programme Information