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Anthropology 人類學

ANTHROPOLOGY

Short Description

Anthropology is the study of human variability and diversity, as informed by the four sub-fields of biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. The Anthropology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has strengths in cultural anthropology – defined by the methods of in-depth interviewing and immersive participant-observation, and also offers courses in archaeology and cultural heritage studies.

Anthropology students come from both Arts and Science backgrounds, and they learn to think independently. Learning to appreciate and understand the various ways in which cultures may be organised, students will learn to see their own in a new light. Students learn how to conduct research, how to analyse evidence, and acquire strong verbal and written communication skills.

Anthropology provides a broad humanities and social science training that prepares students for a wide variety of careers in cultural heritage management, liberal studies, business, journalism, and other cross-cultural work.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE 3
NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.


REMARK:
The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject.
Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2024 for details.

Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 3
Note 1
Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.

Note 2:
For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores.

Note 3:
The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (Grade E or above).
(iii) For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable.

Note 4:
"Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.     

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE.  Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted.  Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2024-25 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

Enquiries:

Email: anthropology@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 852 3943 7670

Tel: 852 3943 7677

Tel: 852 3943 7679

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 200 226 402 570 564 1962
2022 225 222 448 616 565 2076
2021 250 235 422 576 566 2049
2020 160 201 378 540 497 1776
2019 188 240 446 659 637 2170
2018 279 280 453 655 626 2293
2017 102 145 260 427 465 1399
2016 120 127 281 428 498 1454
2015 190 170 393 634 655 2042
2014 152 177 392 633 736 2090
2013 379 322 598 946 1068 3313
2012 126 202 397 676 743 2144

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 25 0 0 0 0 25
2022 23 0 0 0 0 23
2021 22 0 0 0 0 22
2020 20 0 0 0 0 20
2019 20 0 0 0 0 20
2018 20 0 0 0 0 20
2017 20 0 0 0 0 20
2016 17 0 0 0 0 17
2015 22 0 0 0 0 22
2014 20 0 0 0 0 20
2013 20 0 0 0 0 20
2012 20 0 0 0 0 20