Admissions Figures 2008

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Score Information for Applicants' Reference

After you have met the cut-off score requirement, admission scores are calculated based on your public examination results.
Cut-off Score

Applicants to undergraduate programmes must attain scores equal to or above this cut-off score stipulated for a programme before they are further considered for admission, unless they have good non-academic achievements. The cut-off score is the total score of all of your HKAL/AS and GCEAL/AS subject attainments using the scale of A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 and applying a weighting factor of 0.6 to AS subject attainments. For subjects with repeated attempts, the best grade is counted. A ratio of GCEAL/AS subjects to HKAL/AS subjects is also applied.

There are no cut-off scores for Higher Diploma Programmes.
The following information is intended for your reference and for estimating your chances of admission. As many factors are taken into consideration in admissions selection, and the preference and attainment profiles of applicants vary from year to year, the scores will not be the same every year. The scores of past years published should not be taken as firm indicators of your chances of admission to a programme in subsequent years.
Average A/AS-level Score Point Total of All Subjects

Average A/AS-level Score Point Total of All Subjects (including Language Subjects) refers to the average of the total score points of all the HKAL/AS and GCEAL/AS subject attainments of admittees, including language subjects, using the scale of A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and below E=0 and applying a weighting factor of 0.6 to AS subject attainments. For subjects with repeated attempts, the best grade is counted. A ratio of GCEAL/AS subjects to HKAL/AS subjects is also applied. Those admittees who have been considered under the Non-academic Achievements Schemes are excluded.

Abbreviations

HKALE/AS	Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination / Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (Advanced Supplementary Level)
GCEAL/AS	General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) / General Certificate of Education (Advanced Supplementary Level)

The following table shows the 2008-09 average AL scores and cut-off scores for PolyU's undergraduate programmes:

Degree Programme:

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BA (Hons) in Chinese and Bilingual Studies	Average AL score	10.4
		Cut-off AL score	8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BA (Hons) in English Studies for the Professions	Average AL score	10.3
		Cut-off AL score	8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Product Engineering with Marketing	Average AL score	8.9
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Double Degree Programme in Business Administration and Engg.	Average AL score	10.2
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Product Analysis and Engineering Design	Average AL score	9.5
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Property Management	Average AL score	9.7
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Logistics Engineering and Management	Average AL score	9.9
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance	Average AL score	12.8
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Science	Average AL score	11
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles	Average AL score	9.6
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Internet and Multimedia Technologies	Average AL score	7.9
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Engineering with Management	Average AL score	10.3
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in Global Supply Chain Management	Average AL score	11
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BA (Hons) in Social Policy and Administration	Average AL score	10.1
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BA (Hons) in Design	Average AL score	7.7
		Cut-off AL score	N/A

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in Management	Average AL score	12.4
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in Financial Services	Average AL score	11.9
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering	Average AL score	9.1
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Radiography	Average AL score	11.3
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy	Average AL score	11.8
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy	Average AL score	13.5
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Nursing	Average AL score	9.2
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Optometry	Average AL score	9.7
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BA (Hons) in Social Work	Average AL score	10.7
		Cut-off AL score	7.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in International Shipping and Transport Logistics	Average AL score	10.8
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering	Average AL score	8.6
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Industrial and Systems Engineering	Average AL score	8.4
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Information Engineering	Average AL score	8.1
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering	Average AL score	8.2
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Geomatics	Average AL score	8.8
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering	Average AL score	8.1
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering	Average AL score	8
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Surveying	Average AL score	10
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management	Average AL score	8.5
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing	Average AL score	8.5
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Tourism Management	Average AL score	11.4
		Cut-off AL score	8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Hotel Management	Average AL score	12.6
		Cut-off AL score	8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in Marketing	Average AL score	12
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BBA (Hons) in Accountancy	Average AL score	13
		Cut-off AL score	9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology	Average AL score	9.1
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Engineering Physics	Average AL score	7.6
		Cut-off AL score	7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology	Average AL score	9
		Cut-off AL score	7

Higher Diploma Programme:

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Applied Physics	Average AL score	5.8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Building Services Engineering	Average AL score	5.6

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Building Technology and Management (Engineering)	Average AL score	6.7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Chemical Technology	Average AL score	7.3

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Civil Engineering	Average AL score	5.9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Electrical Engineering	Average AL score	6.3

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Electronic and Information Engineering	Average AL score	5.9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Geomatics	Average AL score	6.8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Hotel Management	Average AL score	8.3

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Industrial and Systems Engineering	Average AL score	6.3

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in International Transport Logistics	Average AL score	8.7

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HDScheme Fashion and Textile Studies	Average AL score	7.1

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Social Work	Average AL score	7.4

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Nursing	Average AL score	7.9

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Multimedia Design and Technology	Average AL score	5.3

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Tourism Management	Average AL score	7.8

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Product Innovation Technologies	Average AL score	5.3

PolyU	Programme	Admissions Figures
	HD in Building Technology and Management (Surveying)	Average AL score	7.2

Notes:

The above has included all the applicants who are given an offer in the JUPAS main round, as of 30 July 2008.
NASS admittees refers to those Non-academic Achievements Scheme (NASS) admittees who have benefited from the School's Principal's Nominations Scheme (SPNS)/ Outstanding Sportsmen Recommendation Scheme (OSRS)/ Self-Recommendation Scheme (SRS).

BA (Hons) in Chinese

BA (Hons) in Translation

BA (Hons) in Contemporary English Studies

BA (Hons) in Contemporary English and Education

BA (Hons) in Cultural Studies

BA (Hons) in History

BA (Hons) in Philosophy

BA (Hons) in Visual Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

Bachelor of Bus. Admin. (Hons) - Accounting Stream

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons)

Average A-Level Scores of Admittees

Average Score = Average of 2AL (or 1 AL + 2AS other than UE/CLC) plus UE & CLC

Lingnan University considers that the formula above presents a fair calculation and indication of how applicants are evaluated for admission. The "Lingnan formula" reflects the general University admission requirement of two Advanced Level (AL) subjects or one AL + two Advanced Supplementary (AS) Level subjects, plus the AS Level subjects of "Use of English (UE)" and "Chinese Language & Culture (CLC)". UE and CLC each carries half the weight of an AL subject. The average score of these 3 AL-equivalent subjects should therefore be the best indicator to gauge students�� performance in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE).

	Footnote:
	1.	Average Score = [2AL(or 1AL+2AS/2) +UE/2 +CLC/2] / 3
	2.	The university entrance requirement is passes in 2AL (or 1AL+2AS) subjects plus UE and CLC. Some programmes require Grade D or above in UE and/or CLC.
	3.	Repeated examination sittings are allowed and without discount of grade scores.

'A' Level Subjects

A majority of HKALE candidates take two AL subjects, but many students take one more subject to safeguard the chance of satisfying the admission requirement. Very few students take only one AL subject. The scores above represent admittees' performance on the average of their achievement in AL subjects.

'AS' Level Subjects

A majority of HKALE candidates only take the two AS level subjects of UE and CLC, but there are also many students who take one more AS subject. The scores above represent admittees' performance on the average of their achievement in AS subjects.

The scores represent admittee's performance in the AS Level Use of English subject.

The scores represent admittee's performance in the AS Level Chinese Language and Culture subject.

Selection Criteria

We adopt a holistic approach in the assessment of candidates' suitability for teacher education. In selecting students for our BEd programmes, we take into account their public examination results, non-academic achievements, school principal's recommendations and interview performance. All candidates must attend and pass a General Suitability Interview (GSI) which is aimed at assessing if they possess the attributes and motivation to prepare as a professional teacher. Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School Principals/Senior Teachers serve on our interview panels, together with the academic staff of the Institute. Despite candidates may have excellent public examination results, they will not be considered for admission if they cannot pass the GSI. For entry to the specific subjects like Visual Arts, English, PE and Music, applicants have to demonstrate a required level of competence in the subject area. For language programmes, applicants for English major studies should possess Grade D or above in ASL Use of English and applicants for Chinese major studies should possess Grade D or above in ASL Chinese Language and Culture.

AL Admission Scores

The AL Admission Scores shown below are the sum total of the best 2 AL subjects or 1 AL subject plus 2 ASL subjects (any ASL subjects including Use of English and Chinese Language and Culture). For the purpose of score calculation, subject grades are converted into numeric values (For AL subjects: A= 10 , B= 8 , C= 6 , D= 4 , E= 2 ; for ASL subjects: A= 5 , B= 4 , C= 3 , D= 2 , E= 1 ). Applicants' score at the GSI will be aggregated together with their AL admission scores to form an "Overall Admission Score".

It is important to note that the admission scores announced here are for reference only. The examination results and admission interview results of students admitted to each programme vary from year to year and should not be used to predict the chance of admission in future years.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Chinese Language) - Secondary	11.7	Mean level score for ASL Chinese Language and Culture# : 3.6

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (English Language) ^{Note 1}	10.0	Mean score for ASL Use of English# : 2.8 ^{Note 1} Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Primary) - Chinese Major	10.1	Mean level score for ASL Chinese Language and Culture# : 3.4

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Primary) - General Studies Major	10.4	-

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Primary) - Mathematics Major	8.5	-

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Physical Education) - Primary ^{Note 2}	9.0	Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview and/or practical test.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Music) - Primary ^{Note 3}	9.5	Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview and/or practical test.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Visual Arts) - Primary ^{Note 4}	10.0	Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview and/or practical test.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Physical Education) - Secondary ^{Note 5}	11.6	Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview and/or practical test.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Music) - Secondary ^{Note 6}	11.0	Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview and/or practical test.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Visual Arts) - Secondary ^{Note 7}	9.8	Candidates are also required to pass a subject interview and/or practical test.

HKIEd	Programme	Mean AL Admission Scores *	Additional Information
HKIEd	BEd (Early Childhood Education)	9.7	Candidates are also required to pass an Early Childhood Education interview

Note 1	BEd(English Language)-Primary (prog code: 8117) and BEd(English Language)-Secondary (prog code: 8222) have been merged into one single programme - BEd(English Language) (prog code: 8117) for the purpose of admission in 2008 intake.
Note 2	Formerly named as BEd(Primary)-Physical Education Major before 2008.
Note 3	Formerly named as BEd(Primary)-Music Major (prog code: 8208) before 2008.
Note 4	Formerly named as BEd(Primary)-Visual Arts Major (prog code: 8208) before 2008.
Note 5	Formerly named as BEd(Secondary)-Physical Education Major before 2008.
Note 6	Formerly named as BEd(Secondary)-Music Major (prog code: 8301) before 2008.
Note 7	Formerly named as BEd(Secondary)-Visual Arts Major (prog code: 8301) before 2008.
(*)	For the purpose of score calculation of AL subjects, A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2
(#)	For the purpose of score calculation of ASL subjects, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Applied Social Studies	Median	2.08
		Lower Quartile	1.83

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology	Median	2.00
		Lower Quartile	1.83

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Professional Accounting	Median	2.25
		Lower Quartile	2.13

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Business Management	Median	2.17
		Lower Quartile	2.13

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of Education (Hons) English Language Teaching & Bachelor of English Language Studies (Hons)	Median	1.71
		Lower Quartile	1.46

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours	Median	1.71
		Lower Quartile	1.57

OUHK	Programme	Admissions Figures
	Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing	Median	1.58
		Lower Quartile	1.42

*The admission score is the average of the converted points of the grades obtained by the applicant in AS Use of English, AS Chinese Language & Culture and 2 AL subjects on a scale of A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1, with an AS subject counted as 1/2 of an AL subject. An admission score of 3.00 means an average grade of C in the subjects.