Sept 2025 Entry
2 years
A minimum of 60 credits plus 3 training credits
- Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the Undergraduate Degree Language Communication Requirements (LCR) based on their previous studies in Associate Degree/Higher Diploma programmes and their academic performance will be required to take additional credits (6 in English and 3 in Chinese) on top of the programme's normal credit requirements.
What's New
Programme Aims
The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge in Chinese history and culture as well as personal skills which they can apply in pursuing their career and in making contributions to the government, economy and society of Hong Kong, China and the rest of the world. The general aim of the programme is to educate and train its students into individuals who are
- strongly committed to self-cultivation and the welfare of the community
- culturally enriched and effective in communication skills;
- respectful of the rule of law;
- socially responsible; and
- observant of business ethics and business common-sense.
Medium of Instruction
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60% of the core and area specific subjects will be taught in Chinese (Putonghua), and the rest in English
Career Prospects
Our graduates can be well suited for a wide range of professions in the private and public sectors.
Students are required to obtain minimum of 63 credits to fulfill the programme graduation requirements, with 9 credits of General University Requirements (GUR) and Discipline-Specific Requirements (including 3 training credits), respectively.
- General University (GUR) (9 credits)
- Work-Integrated Education (WIE) (3 credits)
- Capstone Project (3 credits)
- Discipline Specific Requirement (DSR) (48 credits)
- Discipline Specific Language (2 subjects/6 credits)
- Core subject (2 subjects/6 credits)
- Area specific subjects (12 subjects/36 credits):
- History and Institutions
- Thought and Religion
- Literature and Arts
- Environment and Society
- Science, Technology and Culture
- Cultural and Heritage Management
A minimum of 60 credits plus 3 training credits
Dr MA Tsang Wing, Ben
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A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree from a recognised institution in relevant disciplines such as Chinese language, history, philosophy, art, literature, culture, ethics, religions and other related fields.
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Applicants’ academic results and interview performance will both be taken into account during the admission process.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:
Programme Leader
Dr MA Tsang Wing, Ben (馬增榮博士)
Tel: (852) 3400 8993
Email: tsang-wing.ma@polyu.edu.hk
The Department of Chinese History and Culture
Tel: (852) 3400 8929
Fax: (852) 2334 3747
Email: chc.general.usage@polyu.edu.hk
Website: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/chc/
Address: HJ631, Block HJ Stanley Ho Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Required
To determine the potential/suitability of applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their interest in the field of study.
About 15 minutes
