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  • A comprehensive programme which includes 17 Chinese core courses to facilitate articulation to Chinese-related undergraduate degree programmes in local universities. Students may be offered with the opportunities to study at renowned universities in Mainland
  • Offer internship and seminars on career planning to meet the needs in the workplace related to Chinese language and to help students develop transferrable skills for the workplace
  • Over 80% articulation rates, organise diversified field studies, lectures by experts, and cultural or career talks for students to explore their future
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 CUSCS HD in Chinese

Programme Information

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 80% of HD in Chinese 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 33 UGC-funded or self-funded Degree Programmes offered by local universities:

  • Bachelor of Arts, The University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Social Science Programme in Gender Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Health Education), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Bilingual Interdisciplinary Chinese Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language and Speech Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese, City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History, City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Language Technology, City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language and Literature, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Writing for Film, Television and New Media, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal and Cultural Studies , Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese, Lingnan University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Lingnan University
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language), The Education University of HongKong
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) (History), The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education, The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature, The Open University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese, The Open University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Education with Honours (Chinese Language Teaching), The Open University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Language Studies with Honours (Applied Chinese Language Studies), The Open University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese Language and Literature, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Cultural and Creative Industries, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Literature, Chu Hai College of Higher Education
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creation in Chinese Literary Arts, Chu Hai College of Higher Education

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 arranged to be placed at NGOs, publishing houses, secondary schools, cultural organizations, etc. for practicum on guided tour services, administration, reporting writing, teaching, etc. related works.

The only Higher Diploma programme in Chinese in Hong Kong that integrates Internship into the curriculum as an elective course to give unleash students' talent and to help them apply what they have learnt. Besides, the programme offers diversified seminars, workshops and field studies that allow our students to develop their expertise inside or outside the classroom.

Teachers in secondary schools: apart from teaching the scheduled contents, our students independently design lesson plans, write teaching materials, and prepare classwork and homework in accordance with actual situations. The students learn through frontline work and authentic teaching and accumulate precious experience for the future education work.

Students teaching in class

Docents in Jao Tsung-I Academy: in 2014-15, our programme cooperates with Jao Tsung-I Academy and our students serve as docents in the Academy offering guided tours of history and culture and organising events. The students learn from the training and enhance their communication and interpersonal skills.

Students receiving training of docent services

Editorial assistants: our programme cooperates with publishers offering the internship in which students work as editorial assistants. Our students participate in the work of publication, learn the publishing process such as data collection, interview, and copy writing, and improve the language performance. Moreover, the programme offers different opportunities for students to improve their interview skills and writing competence. In 2014-15, some of our students interviewed cartoonist Cuson Lo, and their interview will be published in the school publication like@scs.

Interviewing Cuson Lo

News writers: Our programme cooperates with the media offering the internship in which selected students write news reports for the media as freelancers.

In the future, we will explore more internship opportunities in more areas so that our students learn better the market demand, get themselves better prepared and thus create a bright future.

Internship at Jockey Club Lei Yue Mun Plus
Internship at Jockey Club Lei Yue Mun Plus
Internship at Jockey Club Lei Yue Mun Plus
Internship at Jockey Club Lei Yue Mun Plus
Overseas Exchange & Learning Programmes

Our programme has arranged different overseas exchange activities to our students to broaden their horizons. We have collaborated with Peking University, Beijing Normal University and Soochow University, so that students, can experience the local learning environment and regional culture. 

General Information

Mode of Delivery

This programme will be delivered mainly by face-to-face instruction, supplemented with group discussions, seminars and language skill practice.


Medium of Instruction

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


Assessment Methods

Performance of students is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis using a variety of assessment tools, such as projects, classroom participation, assignments and final examination.


Class Location

CUSCS Learning Centres


CEF Course Code and Course Name

CEF Course Code﹕38H121974
CEF Course Name﹕Higher Diploma in Chinese


Qualification Framework

This course is recognised under the Qualification Framework (QF)

QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 09/003072/4
Registration Validity Period: 18/03/2009 To On-going


Enquiries

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

Tuition Fee

Local Applicants :  $73,710/ per year

Non-local Applicants : $83,710/ per year

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