Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Interdisciplinary Studies (BDSIS)
A brief summary of the credit requirements is presented below:
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Minimum credit requirement for graduation |
120 credits (with at least 50% at Level 3 or above)
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Including the following Interdisciplinary Core:
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Minimum 66 credits
3 credits 3 credits 6 credits 6 credits |
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27 credits 3-6 credits Min. 6 credits |
For details, please refer to the below Tables 1 and 2.
Table 1: Programme curriculum for Undergraduate Programme (UG)
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Interdisciplinary core |
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Flexible Major |
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Common UG core |
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CUS101 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits) |
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Self-determined curriculum (minimum 66 credits)
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GUR (27 credits)
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Students will learn about the idea of interdisciplinarity, explore the kinds of issue that require an inter-/trans-disciplinary approach to solve, and develop a study plan. |
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CUS202 Interdisciplinary Research Methods (3 credits) |
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Students will learn about a variety of research methods and start working towards a proposal for their capstone project. |
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Build the curriculum following one of three pathways (See Table 2). Students will keep a learning portfolio to be submitted along with the capstone project.
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CUS201/301 Reflections on Contemporary Issues I/II (6 credits) |
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Internship (3-6 credits) (fulfil WIE requirement)
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Student-led forums in which local, national, regional and global issues of significance are discussed, with input from students, staff and external stakeholders. Students will write reflection assignments. |
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CUS401 Interdisciplinary Capstone (6 credits) |
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Free Electives (Min. 6 credits)
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An interdisciplinary project that addresses a local, national, regional and/or global issue of significance, with inter-sector partnership. In addition to the project report, students will write reflection assignments. |
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Table 2: Self-determined curriculum of Major
Major (self-determined curriculum)
- Interdisciplinary core (18 credits)
Subject Code
Subject Title
Credits
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CUS101
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
3
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CUS202
Interdisciplinary Research Methods
3
3.
CUS201/301
Reflections on Contemporary Issues I/II
6
5.
CUS401
Interdisciplinary Capstone
6
- Self-determined curriculum (minimum 66 credits)
Path 1: Start without a focus and work towards one
Choose from the following strands:
- Cultures and societies
- Sciences and Engineering
- Health and Environment
[Select subjects from the subject catalogue]
Note: Categorise all subjects by Arts/Sciences, the 3 strands, and UNESCO SDG (if applicable)
Path 2: Start with a focus and build the study around it
- Integrated study of 2-3 existing subject disciplines
[Select subjects from 2-3 majors (In consultation with programme leader / academic advisor)] - Tailor-made study of a major local/national/global issue (e.g. UNESCO SDG)
[Select subjects from any department (can include a few from other universities) (In consultation with programme director / academic advisor)]
General University Requirements (GUR) (27 credits)
The General University Requirements are as follows:
(The Requirements are subject to the University’s review and refinements, if any.)
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Areas |
Credits |
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Language & Communication Requirements (LCR) |
9 |
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(6) |
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(3) |
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Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR) |
9 |
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(3) |
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(A) Human Nature, Relations and Development |
(3) |
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(D) Science, Technology and Environment |
(3) |
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(N): Cultures, Organisations, Societies and Globalisation |
(3) |
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and of which
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Other Requirements |
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3 |
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3 |
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2 |
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1 |
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0 |
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Total GUR credits |
27 |
Details of GUR for 4-year degree students is available at: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ous/student/4-year-undergraduate-student/general-university-requirements/
Indicative Progression Pattern for BDSIS
The indicative progression pattern of Interdisciplinary Core and GUR subjects is provided in the table below.
Students should work with their Personal Coach to select appropriate Major subjects and free electives starting from the second semester of Year 1 so that they are well-prepared for their future interdisciplinary studies.
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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APSS1L01 Tomorrow’s Leaders |
CAR 1 |
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COMP1004 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (2 credits) |
LCR - English 2 |
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CUS101 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies |
Major subjects in consultation with the Personal Coach |
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MM1031 Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (1 credit) |
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LCR - Chinese |
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LCR - English 1 |
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Healthy Lifestyle (non-credit bearing) |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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CUS202 Interdisciplinary Research Methods |
CUS201 Reflections on Contemporary Issues I |
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CAR 2 |
CAR 3 |
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Major subjects in consultation with the Personal Coach |
Service-Learning |
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Major subjects in consultation with the Personal Coach |
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Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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CUS301 Reflections on Contemporary Issues II |
Major subjects in consultation with the Personal Coach |
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Major subjects in consultation with the Personal Coach |
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Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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CUS401 Interdisciplinary Capstone (6 credits) |
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Major subjects in consultation with the Personal Coach |
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*Subjects without indication of credits bear three credits.
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