There are no additional requirements other than the University entrance requirements. Extra credits will be given to applicants who score Grade C or above in AS Use of English and AS Chinese Language and Culture.

Besides HKALE and HKCEE results, reports of school principals, records of extra-curricular activities and campus journalism experience may be considered.

Preference will be given to applicants who list BJ as their choice in Band A. Other applications will be considered. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

A multi-disciplinary curriculum consisting of professional skill courses, media studies and courses in liberal arts and the social sciences (e.g. economics, politics, sociology, psychology, English, statistics). In the second and third years, students will pursue a second major in the Faculties of Social Sciences, Arts, Business and Economics, Science or Engineering. First-year students take courses in journalism, liberal arts, social sciences and other general studies courses.

Convergent media approach that offers integrated training in print, broadcast and online media.

180 credits over three years, of which 54 credits in journalism and media-related courses will be taken in the second and third years of study.

Faculty-administered internship programme that places students in media and journalism jobs in Hong Kong and overseas media. Students are required to spend at least two to three months over one or two summers working in media internships.

Students will have the opportunity to spend one or two semesters at leading overseas journalism schools, including the University of Missouri and the University of Maryland in the United States/the Danish School of Journalism in Denmark, and the Sciences Po in Paris.

Students with double majors in journalism and a liberal arts or social sciences subject (such as English language, translation, economics, business and finance) will be highly qualified for careers in journalism, media-related jobs, and a wide range of professional jobs. The strong English component of the programme will prepare students for careers in local and international media companies.

Examinations are normally held in December/January for the first semester courses and in May/June for the second semester and full-year courses. Apart from written examinations, students are also assessed by their performance in tutorials, practical work, and project reports during their courses.

Email:	socsc@hkucc.hku.hk
Website:	http://www.hku.hk/socsc