CUSCS Higher Diploma Programmes - Chinese Journalism

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 in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
Satisfactory completion of the Diploma Yi Jin Programme; or
Aged 21 or above.

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.

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

UGC-funded or self-funded Undergraduate Degree Programmes offered by local universities. In recent years, our graduates have been admitted to the following local bachelor degree programmes:

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Journalism and Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Science in Global Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Communication - Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology, Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television and Broadcasting, City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Applied Sociology, City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies, City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy and Administration, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Bilingual Interdisciplinary Chinese Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language and Speech Science, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Broad Discipline of Language, Culture & Communication, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History, Lingnan University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Studies, Lingnan University
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours), Lingnan University

Study Overseas

Arrangements have been established with a number of overseas institutions for graduates to articulate to their bachelor degree programmes in related disciplines:

United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

Students who complete a higher diploma programme from CUSCS will be eligible for entry into Year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate programme of the following universities:

Australia

The University of New South Wales

United Kingdom

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

Internship Programmes and Field Trips

Students are offered internship opportunities to work as news reporters, editors, production assistants and freelance writers in newspapers, magazines and online media. The valuable experience and insight they gain could be applied to the future studies and employment.

Student Sharing (Chinese Version Only)

General Information

Mode of Delivery

This is a taught programme and is delivered mainly by face-to-face instruction. Students are introduced to essential knowledge of the modules in the lectures. They are then given follow-up practice sessions where they will be able to develop their competence and skills. Some modules will be supplemented by on-line materials whenever appropriate.

Medium of Instruction

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

Assessment Methods

Students' performance is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of assessment methods, such as projects, classroom participation, assignments, mid-term and final examinations.

To qualify for the award of the Higher Diploma in Chinese Journalism, a student must: