CUSCS Higher Diploma Programmes - Computer Game Development

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

In the last year, nearly 40% of our graduates received offers from UGC-funded universities. In previous years, students have been admitted to the following local bachelor degree programmes:

The Chinese University of Hong Kong	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The University of Hong Kong	Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
City University of Hong Kong	Bachelor of Arts and Science in New Media Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University	Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic and Information Engineering Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Computing Double Degree in Computing and Management
Hong Kong Baptist University	Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Studies (Information Systems)

Study Overseas

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

Australia

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Business (Year 2 entry)

Korea

Kyung Hee University

Department of Computer Engineering (Year 3 entry)
Department of Digital Contents (Year 3 entry)

Internship Programmes and Field Trips

Internship and Activities

Internship will offer placement in selected organisation for at least 40 hours. Organizations are game development, mobile application, AR/VR companies, etc., including industry leaders in Hong Kong. Previous organizations include:

Avatech
CSoft
FireDog Creative
Gamemiracle
GameSpace
Realm of Alters
SkyTree

Students will also participate in the annual Hong Kong Game Development Competition held in Cyberport organized by the Hong Kong Game Development Association (HKGD). The students have achieved outstanding results and swept many awards every year, including runner-up, third runner-up, best art award, best level design award, most creative award, and merit. Students will also participate in the annual Global Game Jam. This event is also held in Cyberport. It is a global event for game developers. It requires the participants to collaborate each other online to create a computer game in one week. Every year, over 10,000 participants join the event. Our students have won several awards at the competition.

General Information

Mode of Delivery

This is a taught programme. Some computer subjects will be supplemented by online videos. Each student is required to complete the graduation game project in the final year. It integrates the knowledge acquired by students and applies to practical issues.

Medium of Instruction

Except English subjects, the programme will be taught in Cantonese supplemented with English where appropriate. Learning materials and notes, except Chinese subject, will be in English.

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﹕34H121981
CEF Course Name﹕Higher Diploma in Computer Game Development

Qualification Framework

This course is recognised under the Qualification Framework (QF)

QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 07/000664/4
Registration Validity Period: 05/05/2008 To On-going