Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions / Sectors
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JSSU75
Offered by HKMU: Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Robotics and Automation Engineering 由香港都會大學開辦：機器人和自動化工程榮譽應用理學士
BASc(Hons)Robo&AutoEng
Short Description
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and smart robotics technologies are expected to play a significant role across different industry sectors. This programme aims to provide students with the professional skills and knowledge in customising and retrofitting robotics, automating unmanned devices, and maintaining them for various industries. It will equip students with a comprehensive understanding of robotics and automation engineering and interdisciplinary fundamental knowledge of computer science, electrical and electronic engineering, and mechanics. It will also provide students with substantial internships and work-based learning experiences.
This programme will seek accreditation by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Remarks:
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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 SUBJECTS | 2 |
Applicants with previous HKDSE subject result of A040 ‘Liberal Studies’ will be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of A045 ‘Citizenship and Social Development’.
Preferred subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II, or Information and Communication Technology.
- Unless otherwise stated in the Programme-specific subject requirements, HKDSE Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with attainment at “Attained” or above; or Category C subjects (Other Languages) at specified levels can be considered as elective subjects, and up to 2 Applied Learning subjects (excluding Applied Learning Chinese) will be recognized as electives.
- Mathematics Extended Part (i.e. Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) / Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)) will be counted as an elective subject. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, only the module with best result will be taken into consideration.
- Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) applicants, who have met the specified circumstances as announced by the Education Bureau (EDB), can use the following qualifications to replace HKDSE Chinese Language level 3 to meet the entrance requirement for Chinese Language:
- ‘Attained’ or above in HKDSE Category B (Applied Learning Chinese); or
- Grade E or above in GCE (A-Level / AS-Level) Chinese ; or
- Grade C or above in GCE (O-Level) Chinese ; or
- Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE / IGCSE Chinese
For programmes with specific entrance requirements on the Chinese Language proficiency, please click here for details. - In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual programme may require specific subject requirements. Also, some programmes may give higher weighting to certain subjects, core and/or elective, and some may also grant preference to certain elective subjects in admission selection. Please refer to the ‘Programme-specific subject requirements’ for details or click here.
- The University accepts combined results of HKDSE examination. The best results will be considered for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admission scores.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
HKMU will consider the best grade attained for a particular subject from any sittings of HKDSE examination taken by the applicant. There is no grade penalty for multiple sittings.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 2 |
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 141,960
Estimated Programme Fees:
1st year: HK$141,960
Whole Programme: HK$567,840
Estimated Programme Fees after deducting SSSDP subsidy (HK$81,450/year):
1st year: HK$60,510
Whole Programme: HK$242,040
Remarks:
- The composite tuition/programme fees listed above have included laboratory/ practicum/ immersion course fees, etc., if applicable.
- Non-subsidised tuition fees will be charged to students who are not eligible for the SSSDP subsidy.
- There will be an annual adjustment of tuition fees which will be capped at the actual Composite Consumer Price Index (CCPI) to be announced by the Government. The estimated composite tuition/programme fees for the whole programme have not yet taken the CCPI for the second to fourth (or fifth) year, i.e. 2028/29 to 2030/31 (or 2031/32) academic year, into account.
- Students, who fulfilled the stipulated requirements set by the Education Bureau (EDB), are eligible for the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (“SSSDP”) provided by the Government.
- A student’s eligibility for the SSSDP and the annual subsidy amount allocated in an academic year is subject to EDB’s final approval. The annual subsidy amount of SSSDP for laboratory-based programmes for the 2027/28 academic year is HK$81,450. The SSSDP subsidy amount for the 2028/29 academic year is to be announced by the EDB.
- The SSSDP is available only to eligible students. For details of the scheme and eligibility, please visit http://www.cspe.edu.hk/sssdp/.
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